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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,585.25, 1,416,962.96 and 304,904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,585.25, 1,416,962.96 and 304,904.15 is: 457,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,585.25 : 1,416,962.96 = 304,904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,585.25/1,416,962.96 = 304,904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,585.25x = 1,416,962.96 × 304,904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,585.25x = 432,037,888,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,037,888,594.41/944,585.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,383.69

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