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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,813.12, 1,397,669.46 and 300,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,813.12, 1,397,669.46 and 300,727 is: 451,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,813.12 : 1,397,669.46 = 300,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,813.12/1,397,669.46 = 300,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,813.12x = 1,397,669.46 × 300,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,813.12x = 420,316,943,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,316,943,697.42/931,813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,074.29

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