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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,972.64, 1,403,957.88 and 304,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,972.64, 1,403,957.88 and 304,885.44 is: 457,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,972.64 : 1,403,957.88 = 304,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,972.64/1,403,957.88 = 304,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,972.64x = 1,403,957.88 × 304,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,972.64x = 428,046,315,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,046,315,985.27/935,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,327.81

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