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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,014.20, 1,403,999.70 and 304,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,014.20, 1,403,999.70 and 304,923.40 is: 457,378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,014.20 : 1,403,999.70 = 304,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,014.20/1,403,999.70 = 304,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,014.20x = 1,403,999.70 × 304,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,014.20x = 428,112,362,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,112,362,122.98/936,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,378.06

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