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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,218.64, 1,416,529.38 and 304,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,218.64, 1,416,529.38 and 304,558.40 is: 456,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,218.64 : 1,416,529.38 = 304,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,218.64/1,416,529.38 = 304,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,218.64x = 1,416,529.38 × 304,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,218.64x = 431,415,921,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,415,921,525.79/944,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,902.57

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