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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,778.42, 1,399,211.37 and 301,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,778.42, 1,399,211.37 and 301,741.44 is: 452,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,778.42 : 1,399,211.37 = 301,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,778.42/1,399,211.37 = 301,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,778.42x = 1,399,211.37 × 301,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,778.42x = 422,200,053,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,200,053,648.17/932,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,626.31

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