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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,545.70, 1,413,642.90 and 302,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,545.70, 1,413,642.90 and 302,860.50 is: 454,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,545.70 : 1,413,642.90 = 302,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,545.70/1,413,642.90 = 302,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,545.70x = 1,413,642.90 × 302,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,545.70x = 428,136,595,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,136,595,515.45/942,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,234.31

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