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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,625.56, 1,266,676.08 and 304,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,625.56, 1,266,676.08 and 304,811.68 is: 457,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,625.56 : 1,266,676.08 = 304,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,625.56/1,266,676.08 = 304,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,625.56x = 1,266,676.08 × 304,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,625.56x = 386,097,663,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,097,663,960.61/844,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,122.87

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