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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,171.86, 1,416,398.51 and 336,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,171.86, 1,416,398.51 and 336,912.84 is: 505,419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,171.86 : 1,416,398.51 = 336,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,171.86/1,416,398.51 = 336,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,171.86x = 1,416,398.51 × 336,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,171.86x = 477,202,837,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,202,837,493.88/944,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,419.47

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