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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,253.24, 502,236.85 and 304,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,253.24, 502,236.85 and 304,182.97 is: 454,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,253.24 : 502,236.85 = 304,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,253.24/502,236.85 = 304,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,253.24x = 502,236.85 × 304,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,253.24x = 152,771,898,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771,898,911.34/336,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,335.84

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