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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,231.46, 1,404,386.07 and 305,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,231.46, 1,404,386.07 and 305,150.74 is: 457,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,231.46 : 1,404,386.07 = 305,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,231.46/1,404,386.07 = 305,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,231.46x = 1,404,386.07 × 305,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,231.46x = 428,549,448,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,549,448,506.19/936,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,738.78

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