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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,751.55, 456,706.93 and 229,789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,751.55, 456,706.93 and 229,789.31 is: 344,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,751.55 : 456,706.93 = 229,789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,751.55/456,706.93 = 229,789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,751.55x = 456,706.93 × 229,789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,751.55x = 104,946,370,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,946,370,316.92/304,751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,366.98

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