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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,678.31, 1,417,293.54 and 304,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,678.31, 1,417,293.54 and 304,967.04 is: 457,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,678.31 : 1,417,293.54 = 304,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,678.31/1,417,293.54 = 304,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,678.31x = 1,417,293.54 × 304,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,678.31x = 432,227,815,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,227,815,704.92/944,678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,539.68

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