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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,957.80, 1,401,548.94 and 303,429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,957.80, 1,401,548.94 and 303,429.96 is: 454,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,957.80 : 1,401,548.94 = 303,429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,957.80/1,401,548.94 = 303,429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,957.80x = 1,401,548.94 × 303,429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,957.80x = 425,271,938,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,271,938,802.24/934,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,856.83

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