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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,278.23, 1,400,121.51 and 302,255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,278.23, 1,400,121.51 and 302,255.83 is: 453,449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,278.23 : 1,400,121.51 = 302,255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,278.23/1,400,121.51 = 302,255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,278.23x = 1,400,121.51 × 302,255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,278.23x = 423,194,889,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,194,889,105.90/933,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,449.87

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