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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,692.92, 1,416,893.31 and 345,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,692.92, 1,416,893.31 and 345,513.96 is: 518,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,692.92 : 1,416,893.31 = 345,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,692.92/1,416,893.31 = 345,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,692.92x = 1,416,893.31 × 345,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,692.92x = 489,556,418,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,556,418,435.61/944,692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,217.52

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