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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,123.24, 1,416,386.68 and 304,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,123.24, 1,416,386.68 and 304,463.40 is: 456,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,123.24 : 1,416,386.68 = 304,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,123.24/1,416,386.68 = 304,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,123.24x = 1,416,386.68 × 304,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,123.24x = 431,237,904,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,237,904,307.51/944,123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,760.18

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