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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,083.93, 1,409,826.74 and 308,852.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,083.93, 1,409,826.74 and 308,852.01 is: 463,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,083.93 : 1,409,826.74 = 308,852.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,083.93/1,409,826.74 = 308,852.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,083.93x = 1,409,826.74 × 308,852.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,083.93x = 435,427,820,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,427,820,856.49/940,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,179.73

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