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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,059.68, 1,415,783.28 and 312,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,059.68, 1,415,783.28 and 312,804 is: 469,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,059.68 : 1,415,783.28 = 312,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,059.68/1,415,783.28 = 312,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,059.68x = 1,415,783.28 × 312,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,059.68x = 442,862,673,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,862,673,117.12/944,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,104.53

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