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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,131.27, 1,401,393.74 and 302,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,131.27, 1,401,393.74 and 302,995.88 is: 454,557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,131.27 : 1,401,393.74 = 302,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,131.27/1,401,393.74 = 302,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,131.27x = 1,401,393.74 × 302,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,131.27x = 424,616,520,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,616,520,955.84/934,131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,557.66

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