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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,147.29, 493,990.36 and 304,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,147.29, 493,990.36 and 304,060.04 is: 419,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,147.29 : 493,990.36 = 304,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,147.29/493,990.36 = 304,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,147.29x = 493,990.36 × 304,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,147.29x = 150,202,728,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,202,728,621.21/358,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,388.15

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