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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,782.42, 1,399,217.37 and 301,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,782.42, 1,399,217.37 and 301,745.44 is: 452,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,782.42 : 1,399,217.37 = 301,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,782.42/1,399,217.37 = 301,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,782.42x = 1,399,217.37 × 301,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,782.42x = 422,207,460,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,207,460,966.29/932,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,632.31

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