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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,788, 456,880.64 and 144,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,788, 456,880.64 and 144,583.04 is: 216,731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,788 : 456,880.64 = 144,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,788/456,880.64 = 144,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,788x = 456,880.64 × 144,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,788x = 66,057,191,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,057,191,848.35/304,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,731.60

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