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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,865.80, 457,298.70 and 83,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,865.80, 457,298.70 and 83,249.80 is: 124,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,865.80 : 457,298.70 = 83,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,865.80/457,298.70 = 83,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,865.80x = 457,298.70 × 83,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,865.80x = 38,070,025,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070,025,315.26/304,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,874.70

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