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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,558.24, 1,354,991.52 and 304,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,558.24, 1,354,991.52 and 304,358.40 is: 456,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,558.24 : 1,354,991.52 = 304,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,558.24/1,354,991.52 = 304,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,558.24x = 1,354,991.52 × 304,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,558.24x = 412,403,051,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,403,051,040.77/903,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,421.11

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