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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,475.86, 1,413,845.20 and 302,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,475.86, 1,413,845.20 and 302,799 is: 454,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,475.86 : 1,413,845.20 = 302,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,475.86/1,413,845.20 = 302,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,475.86x = 1,413,845.20 × 302,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,475.86x = 428,110,912,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,110,912,714.80/942,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,240.72

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