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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,678.82, 1,417,294.30 and 304,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,678.82, 1,417,294.30 and 304,967.54 is: 457,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,678.82 : 1,417,294.30 = 304,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,678.82/1,417,294.30 = 304,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,678.82x = 1,417,294.30 × 304,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,678.82x = 432,228,756,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,228,756,127.02/944,678.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,540.43

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