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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,240.80, 684,954 and 304,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,240.80, 684,954 and 304,969.44 is: 456,849.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,240.80 : 684,954 = 304,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,240.80/684,954 = 304,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,240.80x = 684,954 × 304,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,240.80x = 208,890,037,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,890,037,805.76/457,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,849.08

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