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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,357.43, 1,416,812.49 and 304,648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,357.43, 1,416,812.49 and 304,648.86 is: 457,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,357.43 : 1,416,812.49 = 304,648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,357.43/1,416,812.49 = 304,648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,357.43x = 1,416,812.49 × 304,648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,357.43x = 431,630,309,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,630,309,912.26/944,357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,062.44

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