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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,536.22, 1,266,542.35 and 304,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,536.22, 1,266,542.35 and 304,722.26 is: 456,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,536.22 : 1,266,542.35 = 304,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,536.22/1,266,542.35 = 304,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,536.22x = 1,266,542.35 × 304,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,536.22x = 385,943,647,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,943,647,277.71/844,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,988.86

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