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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,485.17, 1,266,465.80 and 304,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,485.17, 1,266,465.80 and 304,671.26 is: 456,912.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,485.17 : 1,266,465.80 = 304,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,485.17/1,266,465.80 = 304,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,485.17x = 1,266,465.80 × 304,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,485.17x = 385,855,732,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,855,732,675.72/844,485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,912.39

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