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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,330, 1,419,718.76 and 306,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,330, 1,419,718.76 and 306,632.68 is: 460,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,330 : 1,419,718.76 = 306,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,330/1,419,718.76 = 306,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,330x = 1,419,718.76 × 306,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,330x = 435,332,168,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,332,168,225.08/946,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,021.52

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