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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,679.31, 1,417,295.04 and 304,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,679.31, 1,417,295.04 and 304,968.04 is: 457,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,679.31 : 1,417,295.04 = 304,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,679.31/1,417,295.04 = 304,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,679.31x = 1,417,295.04 × 304,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,679.31x = 432,229,690,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,229,690,450.52/944,679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,541.18

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