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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,970.60, 1,405,551.90 and 305,931.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,970.60, 1,405,551.90 and 305,931.88 is: 458,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,970.60 : 1,405,551.90 = 305,931.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,970.60/1,405,551.90 = 305,931.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,970.60x = 1,405,551.90 × 305,931.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,970.60x = 430,003,135,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,003,135,204.57/936,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,929.17

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