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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,281.30, 1,419,071.29 and 338,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,281.30, 1,419,071.29 and 338,975.02 is: 508,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,281.30 : 1,419,071.29 = 338,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,281.30/1,419,071.29 = 338,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,281.30x = 1,419,071.29 × 338,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,281.30x = 481,029,718,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,029,718,909.18/946,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,336.92

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