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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,862.70, 457,294.05 and 83,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,862.70, 457,294.05 and 83,246.70 is: 124,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,862.70 : 457,294.05 = 83,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,862.70/457,294.05 = 83,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,862.70x = 457,294.05 × 83,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,862.70x = 38,068,220,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,220,592.14/304,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,870.05

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