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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,007.80, 1,410,011.70 and 308,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,007.80, 1,410,011.70 and 308,985.40 is: 463,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,007.80 : 1,410,011.70 = 308,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,007.80/1,410,011.70 = 308,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,007.80x = 1,410,011.70 × 308,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,007.80x = 435,673,029,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,673,029,129.18/940,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,478.10

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