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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,912.78, 457,282.74 and 192,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,912.78, 457,282.74 and 192,424.48 is: 288,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,912.78 : 457,282.74 = 192,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,912.78/457,282.74 = 192,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,912.78x = 457,282.74 × 192,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,912.78x = 87,992,393,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,992,393,457.48/304,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,582.18

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