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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,228.95, 1,266,362.10 and 304,528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,228.95, 1,266,362.10 and 304,528.38 is: 456,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,228.95 : 1,266,362.10 = 304,528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,228.95/1,266,362.10 = 304,528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,228.95x = 1,266,362.10 × 304,528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,228.95x = 385,643,194,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,643,194,057.54/844,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,799.30

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