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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,461.60, 525,692.40 and 304,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,461.60, 525,692.40 and 304,842.40 is: 457,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,461.60 : 525,692.40 = 304,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,461.60/525,692.40 = 304,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,461.60x = 525,692.40 × 304,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,461.60x = 160,253,332,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253,332,877.76/350,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,263.60

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