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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,175.75, 1,431,317.18 and 305,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,175.75, 1,431,317.18 and 305,808.28 is: 458,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,175.75 : 1,431,317.18 = 305,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,175.75/1,431,317.18 = 305,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,175.75x = 1,431,317.18 × 305,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,175.75x = 437,708,642,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,708,642,136.48/954,175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,729.58

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