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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,465.60, 525,698.40 and 304,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,465.60, 525,698.40 and 304,846.40 is: 457,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,465.60 : 525,698.40 = 304,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,465.60/525,698.40 = 304,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,465.60x = 525,698.40 × 304,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,465.60x = 160,257,264,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,257,264,725.76/350,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,269.60

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