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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,771.86, 1,415,324.27 and 304,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,771.86, 1,415,324.27 and 304,049.79 is: 455,967.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,771.86 : 1,415,324.27 = 304,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,771.86/1,415,324.27 = 304,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,771.86x = 1,415,324.27 × 304,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,771.86x = 430,329,047,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,329,047,835.53/943,771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,967.24

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