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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,050.74, 1,368,132.50 and 304,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,050.74, 1,368,132.50 and 304,893.68 is: 457,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,050.74 : 1,368,132.50 = 304,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,050.74/1,368,132.50 = 304,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,050.74x = 1,368,132.50 × 304,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,050.74x = 417,134,952,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,134,952,652.60/912,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,359.37

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