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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,145.80, 576,218.70 and 304,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,145.80, 576,218.70 and 304,830.60 is: 457,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,145.80 : 576,218.70 = 304,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,145.80/576,218.70 = 304,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,145.80x = 576,218.70 × 304,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,145.80x = 175,649,092,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649,092,052.22/384,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,245.90

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