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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,308.79, 1,410,561.60 and 309,271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,308.79, 1,410,561.60 and 309,271.81 is: 463,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,308.79 : 1,410,561.60 = 309,271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,308.79/1,410,561.60 = 309,271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,308.79x = 1,410,561.60 × 309,271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,308.79x = 436,246,930,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,246,930,549.33/940,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,940.08

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