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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,340.35, 1,416,712.93 and 304,680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,340.35, 1,416,712.93 and 304,680.51 is: 457,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,340.35 : 1,416,712.93 = 304,680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,340.35/1,416,712.93 = 304,680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,340.35x = 1,416,712.93 × 304,680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,340.35x = 431,644,817,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,644,817,274.29/944,340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,086.07

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