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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,799.08, 457,031.95 and 242,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,799.08, 457,031.95 and 242,022.46 is: 362,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,799.08 : 457,031.95 = 242,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,799.08/457,031.95 = 242,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,799.08x = 457,031.95 × 242,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,799.08x = 110,611,996,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,611,996,837.60/304,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,901.35

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