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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,339.88, 1,416,786.72 and 304,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,339.88, 1,416,786.72 and 304,630.80 is: 457,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,339.88 : 1,416,786.72 = 304,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,339.88/1,416,786.72 = 304,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,339.88x = 1,416,786.72 × 304,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,339.88x = 431,596,871,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,596,871,942.98/944,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,035.52

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