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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,262.32, 1,266,053.28 and 304,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,262.32, 1,266,053.28 and 304,364.92 is: 456,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,262.32 : 1,266,053.28 = 304,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,262.32/1,266,053.28 = 304,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,262.32x = 1,266,053.28 × 304,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,262.32x = 385,342,205,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,342,205,282.94/844,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,424.73

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