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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,911.20, 940,366.80 and 311,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,911.20, 940,366.80 and 311,983.20 is: 467,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,911.20 : 940,366.80 = 311,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,911.20/940,366.80 = 311,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,911.20x = 940,366.80 × 311,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,911.20x = 293,378,643,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,378,643,437.76/626,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,974.80

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