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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,435.80, 457,862.10 and 237,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,435.80, 457,862.10 and 237,930.40 is: 356,668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,435.80 : 457,862.10 = 237,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,435.80/457,862.10 = 237,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,435.80x = 457,862.10 × 237,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,435.80x = 108,939,312,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,939,312,597.84/305,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,668.45

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