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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,977.32, 1,417,739.76 and 305,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,977.32, 1,417,739.76 and 305,378.64 is: 458,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,977.32 : 1,417,739.76 = 305,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,977.32/1,417,739.76 = 305,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,977.32x = 1,417,739.76 × 305,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,977.32x = 432,947,439,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,947,439,782.73/944,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,156.43

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