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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,682.81, 1,417,300.29 and 304,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,682.81, 1,417,300.29 and 304,971.54 is: 457,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,682.81 : 1,417,300.29 = 304,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,682.81/1,417,300.29 = 304,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,682.81x = 1,417,300.29 × 304,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,682.81x = 432,236,252,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,236,252,083.75/944,682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,546.44

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