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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,765.74, 1,417,105.41 and 305,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,765.74, 1,417,105.41 and 305,099.02 is: 457,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,765.74 : 1,417,105.41 = 305,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,765.74/1,417,105.41 = 305,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,765.74x = 1,417,105.41 × 305,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,765.74x = 432,357,471,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,357,471,827.70/944,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,634.58

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