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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,340.72, 1,416,713.48 and 304,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,340.72, 1,416,713.48 and 304,680.89 is: 457,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,340.72 : 1,416,713.48 = 304,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,340.72/1,416,713.48 = 304,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,340.72x = 1,416,713.48 × 304,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,340.72x = 431,645,515,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,645,515,354.43/944,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,086.63

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