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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,694, 1,417,035.72 and 234,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,694, 1,417,035.72 and 234,721.72 is: 352,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,694 : 1,417,035.72 = 234,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,694/1,417,035.72 = 234,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,694x = 1,417,035.72 × 234,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,694x = 332,609,061,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,609,061,499.84/944,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,081.27

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