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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,844.51, 457,169.87 and 284,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,844.51, 457,169.87 and 284,943.22 is: 427,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,844.51 : 457,169.87 = 284,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,844.51/457,169.87 = 284,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,844.51x = 457,169.87 × 284,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,844.51x = 130,267,454,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,267,454,414.22/304,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,324.26

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