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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,748.55, 456,702.44 and 229,786.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,748.55, 456,702.44 and 229,786.31 is: 344,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,748.55 : 456,702.44 = 229,786.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,748.55/456,702.44 = 229,786.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,748.55x = 456,702.44 × 229,786.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,748.55x = 104,943,968,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943,968,448.42/304,748.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,362.49

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