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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,179.83, 1,404,415.55 and 304,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,179.83, 1,404,415.55 and 304,946.83 is: 457,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,179.83 : 1,404,415.55 = 304,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,179.83/1,404,415.55 = 304,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,179.83x = 1,404,415.55 × 304,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,179.83x = 428,272,069,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,272,069,975.21/936,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,467.74

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