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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,427.44, 1,719,639.12 and 304,979.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,427.44, 1,719,639.12 and 304,979.22 is: 457,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,427.44 : 1,719,639.12 = 304,979.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,427.44/1,719,639.12 = 304,979.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,427.44x = 1,719,639.12 × 304,979.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,427.44x = 524,454,197,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,454,197,499.09/1,146,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,468.29

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