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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,696, 1,417,038.72 and 234,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,696, 1,417,038.72 and 234,723.72 is: 352,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,696 : 1,417,038.72 = 234,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,696/1,417,038.72 = 234,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,696x = 1,417,038.72 × 234,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,696x = 332,612,599,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,612,599,742.44/944,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,084.27

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