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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,404.86, 1,416,809.76 and 304,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,404.86, 1,416,809.76 and 304,745.04 is: 457,182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,404.86 : 1,416,809.76 = 304,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,404.86/1,416,809.76 = 304,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,404.86x = 1,416,809.76 × 304,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,404.86x = 431,765,746,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,765,746,983.59/944,404.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,182.89

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