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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,462.34, 1,413,824.92 and 302,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,462.34, 1,413,824.92 and 302,785.50 is: 454,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,462.34 : 1,413,824.92 = 302,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,462.34/1,413,824.92 = 302,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,462.34x = 1,413,824.92 × 302,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,462.34x = 428,085,685,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,085,685,314.66/942,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,220.47

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