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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,944.85, 1,262,340.81 and 302,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,944.85, 1,262,340.81 and 302,189.14 is: 453,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,944.85 : 1,262,340.81 = 302,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,944.85/1,262,340.81 = 302,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,944.85x = 1,262,340.81 × 302,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,944.85x = 381,465,680,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,465,680,604.95/841,944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,076.80

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