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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,978.82, 1,417,742.01 and 305,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,978.82, 1,417,742.01 and 305,380.14 is: 458,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,978.82 : 1,417,742.01 = 305,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,978.82/1,417,742.01 = 305,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,978.82x = 1,417,742.01 × 305,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,978.82x = 432,950,253,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,950,253,497.68/944,978.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,158.68

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