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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,667.89, 1,418,396.72 and 338,431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,667.89, 1,418,396.72 and 338,431.73 is: 507,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,667.89 : 1,418,396.72 = 338,431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,667.89/1,418,396.72 = 338,431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,667.89x = 1,418,396.72 × 338,431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,667.89x = 480,030,446,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,030,446,991.78/945,667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,609.97

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