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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,374.96, 1,416,838.77 and 304,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,374.96, 1,416,838.77 and 304,666.36 is: 457,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,374.96 : 1,416,838.77 = 304,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,374.96/1,416,838.77 = 304,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,374.96x = 1,416,838.77 × 304,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,374.96x = 431,663,110,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,663,110,762.78/944,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,088.69

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