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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,623, 1,266,672.36 and 304,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,623, 1,266,672.36 and 304,809.18 is: 457,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,623 : 1,266,672.36 = 304,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,623/1,266,672.36 = 304,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,623x = 1,266,672.36 × 304,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,623x = 386,093,363,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,093,363,380.27/844,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,119.17

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