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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,488.20, 1,404,589.74 and 305,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,488.20, 1,404,589.74 and 305,401 is: 458,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,488.20 : 1,404,589.74 = 305,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,488.20/1,404,589.74 = 305,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,488.20x = 1,404,589.74 × 305,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,488.20x = 428,963,111,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,963,111,185.74/936,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,055.01

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