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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,887.24, 457,331.10 and 127,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,887.24, 457,331.10 and 127,297.44 is: 190,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,887.24 : 457,331.10 = 127,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,887.24/457,331.10 = 127,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,887.24x = 457,331.10 × 127,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,887.24x = 58,217,078,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,078,262.38/304,887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,946.26

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