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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,758.72, 455,284.71 and 197,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,758.72, 455,284.71 and 197,266.92 is: 294,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,758.72 : 455,284.71 = 197,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,758.72/455,284.71 = 197,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,758.72x = 455,284.71 × 197,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,758.72x = 89,812,612,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812,612,464.79/304,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,700.71

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