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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,304, 1,416,733.44 and 279,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,304, 1,416,733.44 and 279,473.28 is: 419,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,304 : 1,416,733.44 = 279,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,304/1,416,733.44 = 279,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,304x = 1,416,733.44 × 279,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,304x = 395,939,141,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,939,141,362.48/944,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,292.03

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