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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,340.88, 1,416,788.22 and 304,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,340.88, 1,416,788.22 and 304,631.80 is: 457,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,340.88 : 1,416,788.22 = 304,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,340.88/1,416,788.22 = 304,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,340.88x = 1,416,788.22 × 304,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,340.88x = 431,598,745,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,598,745,677.40/944,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,037.02

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