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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,862.20, 457,293.30 and 83,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,862.20, 457,293.30 and 83,246.20 is: 124,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,862.20 : 457,293.30 = 83,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,862.20/457,293.30 = 83,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,862.20x = 457,293.30 × 83,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,862.20x = 38,067,929,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,929,510.46/304,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,869.30

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