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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,005.80, 486,008.70 and 304,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,005.80, 486,008.70 and 304,322.80 is: 456,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,005.80 : 486,008.70 = 304,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,005.80/486,008.70 = 304,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,005.80x = 486,008.70 × 304,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,005.80x = 147,903,528,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,903,528,408.36/324,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,484.20

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