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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,888.24, 457,332.60 and 127,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,888.24, 457,332.60 and 127,298.44 is: 190,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,888.24 : 457,332.60 = 127,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,888.24/457,332.60 = 127,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,888.24x = 457,332.60 × 127,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,888.24x = 58,217,726,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,726,541.14/304,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,947.76

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