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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,170.98, 1,431,310.10 and 305,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,170.98, 1,431,310.10 and 305,803.59 is: 458,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,170.98 : 1,431,310.10 = 305,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,170.98/1,431,310.10 = 305,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,170.98x = 1,431,310.10 × 305,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,170.98x = 437,699,767,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,699,767,747.77/954,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,722.57

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