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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,101.12, 1,404,297.40 and 304,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,101.12, 1,404,297.40 and 304,868.08 is: 457,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,101.12 : 1,404,297.40 = 304,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,101.12/1,404,297.40 = 304,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,101.12x = 1,404,297.40 × 304,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,101.12x = 428,125,452,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,125,452,086.99/936,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,349.58

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