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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,230.96, 1,404,385.32 and 305,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,230.96, 1,404,385.32 and 305,150.24 is: 457,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,230.96 : 1,404,385.32 = 305,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,230.96/1,404,385.32 = 305,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,230.96x = 1,404,385.32 × 305,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,230.96x = 428,548,517,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,548,517,450.48/936,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,738.03

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