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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,639.40, 622,615.20 and 314,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,639.40, 622,615.20 and 314,912.20 is: 472,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,639.40 : 622,615.20 = 314,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,639.40/622,615.20 = 314,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,639.40x = 622,615.20 × 314,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,639.40x = 196,069,122,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,069,122,385.44/414,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,866.60

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