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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,460.34, 1,413,821.93 and 302,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,460.34, 1,413,821.93 and 302,783.49 is: 454,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,460.34 : 1,413,821.93 = 302,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,460.34/1,413,821.93 = 302,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,460.34x = 1,413,821.93 × 302,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,460.34x = 428,081,936,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,081,936,690.02/942,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,217.46

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