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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,698, 1,417,041.72 and 234,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,698, 1,417,041.72 and 234,725.72 is: 352,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,698 : 1,417,041.72 = 234,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,698/1,417,041.72 = 234,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,698x = 1,417,041.72 × 234,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,698x = 332,616,137,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,616,137,997.04/944,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,087.27

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