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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,987.47, 1,414,756.78 and 303,276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,987.47, 1,414,756.78 and 303,276.83 is: 455,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,987.47 : 1,414,756.78 = 303,276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,987.47/1,414,756.78 = 303,276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,987.47x = 1,414,756.78 × 303,276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,987.47x = 429,062,957,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,062,957,270.37/942,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,003.88

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