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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,063.42, 1,403,827.29 and 305,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,063.42, 1,403,827.29 and 305,032.38 is: 457,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,063.42 : 1,403,827.29 = 305,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,063.42/1,403,827.29 = 305,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,063.42x = 1,403,827.29 × 305,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,063.42x = 428,212,779,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,212,779,377.65/936,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,461.29

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