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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,984.80, 928,477.20 and 304,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,984.80, 928,477.20 and 304,056.80 is: 456,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,984.80 : 928,477.20 = 304,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,984.80/928,477.20 = 304,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,984.80x = 928,477.20 × 304,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,984.80x = 282,309,806,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,309,806,304.96/618,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,085.20

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