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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,787.48, 457,356.24 and 238,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,787.48, 457,356.24 and 238,040.24 is: 357,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,787.48 : 457,356.24 = 238,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,787.48/457,356.24 = 238,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,787.48x = 457,356.24 × 238,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,787.48x = 108,869,186,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,869,186,848.32/304,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,197.05

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