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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,252.78, 502,236.17 and 304,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,252.78, 502,236.17 and 304,182.52 is: 454,335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,252.78 : 502,236.17 = 304,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,252.78/502,236.17 = 304,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,252.78x = 502,236.17 × 304,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,252.78x = 152,771,462,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771,462,189.93/336,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,335.16

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