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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,748.53, 1,414,255.74 and 302,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,748.53, 1,414,255.74 and 302,837.70 is: 454,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,748.53 : 1,414,255.74 = 302,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,748.53/1,414,255.74 = 302,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,748.53x = 1,414,255.74 × 302,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,748.53x = 428,289,955,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,289,955,513.40/942,748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,299.26

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