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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,274.57, 631,143.90 and 304,319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,274.57, 631,143.90 and 304,319.23 is: 420,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,274.57 : 631,143.90 = 304,319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,274.57/631,143.90 = 304,319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,274.57x = 631,143.90 × 304,319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,274.57x = 192,069,224,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069,224,089.34/457,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,030.41

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