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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,198.77, 1,265,838.84 and 304,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,198.77, 1,265,838.84 and 304,381.56 is: 456,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,198.77 : 1,265,838.84 = 304,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,198.77/1,265,838.84 = 304,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,198.77x = 1,265,838.84 × 304,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,198.77x = 385,298,000,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,298,000,827.79/844,198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,406.73

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