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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,720, 1,403,725.84 and 304,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,720, 1,403,725.84 and 304,484.88 is: 456,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,720 : 1,403,725.84 = 304,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,720/1,403,725.84 = 304,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,720x = 1,403,725.84 × 304,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,720x = 427,413,293,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,413,293,945.30/935,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,774.78

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