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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,404.68, 1,406,179.92 and 306,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,404.68, 1,406,179.92 and 306,382.28 is: 459,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,404.68 : 1,406,179.92 = 306,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,404.68/1,406,179.92 = 306,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,404.68x = 1,406,179.92 × 306,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,404.68x = 430,828,602,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,828,602,948.92/937,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,597.24

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