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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,324.94, 1,398,495.51 and 301,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,324.94, 1,398,495.51 and 301,238.82 is: 451,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,324.94 : 1,398,495.51 = 301,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,324.94/1,398,495.51 = 301,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,324.94x = 1,398,495.51 × 301,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,324.94x = 421,281,137,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,281,137,207.70/932,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,860.85

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