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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,041, 1,401,061.50 and 302,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,041, 1,401,061.50 and 302,954.81 is: 454,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,041 : 1,401,061.50 = 302,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,041/1,401,061.50 = 302,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,041x = 1,401,061.50 × 302,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,041x = 424,458,320,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,458,320,530.82/934,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,432.22

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