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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,181.46, 1,404,417.98 and 304,948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,181.46, 1,404,417.98 and 304,948.46 is: 457,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,181.46 : 1,404,417.98 = 304,948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,181.46/1,404,417.98 = 304,948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,181.46x = 1,404,417.98 × 304,948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,181.46x = 428,275,093,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,275,093,937.59/936,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,470.17

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