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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,852.68, 457,182.09 and 284,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,852.68, 457,182.09 and 284,951.28 is: 427,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,852.68 : 457,182.09 = 284,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,852.68/457,182.09 = 284,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,852.68x = 457,182.09 × 284,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,852.68x = 130,274,621,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,274,621,738.58/304,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,336.32

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