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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,008.96, 1,417,070.12 and 345,550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,008.96, 1,417,070.12 and 345,550.91 is: 518,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,008.96 : 1,417,070.12 = 345,550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,008.96/1,417,070.12 = 345,550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,008.96x = 1,417,070.12 × 345,550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,008.96x = 489,669,860,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,669,860,686.70/945,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,164.25

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