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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,041.92, 1,306,731.36 and 302,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,041.92, 1,306,731.36 and 302,443.52 is: 453,723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,041.92 : 1,306,731.36 = 302,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,041.92/1,306,731.36 = 302,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,041.92x = 1,306,731.36 × 302,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,041.92x = 395,212,432,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,212,432,212.79/871,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,723.78

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