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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,176.68, 1,404,363.90 and 305,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,176.68, 1,404,363.90 and 305,139.88 is: 457,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,176.68 : 1,404,363.90 = 305,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,176.68/1,404,363.90 = 305,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,176.68x = 1,404,363.90 × 305,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,176.68x = 428,527,431,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,527,431,922.33/936,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,742.05

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