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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,485.92, 1,266,466.92 and 304,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,485.92, 1,266,466.92 and 304,672.02 is: 456,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,485.92 : 1,266,466.92 = 304,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,485.92/1,266,466.92 = 304,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,485.92x = 1,266,466.92 × 304,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,485.92x = 385,857,034,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,857,034,779.58/844,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,913.52

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