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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,228.96, 1,404,382.32 and 305,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,228.96, 1,404,382.32 and 305,148.24 is: 457,735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,228.96 : 1,404,382.32 = 305,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,228.96/1,404,382.32 = 305,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,228.96x = 1,404,382.32 × 305,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,228.96x = 428,544,793,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,544,793,235.12/936,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,735.03

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