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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,730.72, 1,419,266.64 and 356,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,730.72, 1,419,266.64 and 356,169.44 is: 533,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,730.72 : 1,419,266.64 = 356,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,730.72/1,419,266.64 = 356,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,730.72x = 1,419,266.64 × 356,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,730.72x = 505,499,404,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,499,404,379.48/946,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,942.12

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