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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,944.40, 1,427,981.40 and 303,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,944.40, 1,427,981.40 and 303,469.20 is: 455,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,944.40 : 1,427,981.40 = 303,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,944.40/1,427,981.40 = 303,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,944.40x = 1,427,981.40 × 303,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,944.40x = 433,348,373,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,348,373,072.88/951,944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,224.46

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