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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,132.52, 1,401,395.62 and 302,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,132.52, 1,401,395.62 and 302,997.12 is: 454,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,132.52 : 1,401,395.62 = 302,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,132.52/1,401,395.62 = 302,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,132.52x = 1,401,395.62 × 302,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,132.52x = 424,618,836,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,618,836,840.61/934,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,559.53

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