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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,065.42, 1,403,830.29 and 305,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,065.42, 1,403,830.29 and 305,034.38 is: 457,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,065.42 : 1,403,830.29 = 305,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,065.42/1,403,830.29 = 305,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,065.42x = 1,403,830.29 × 305,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,065.42x = 428,216,502,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,216,502,135.37/936,065.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,464.29

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