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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,140.72, 1,355,333.16 and 312,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,140.72, 1,355,333.16 and 312,164.72 is: 468,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,140.72 : 1,355,333.16 = 312,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,140.72/1,355,333.16 = 312,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,140.72x = 1,355,333.16 × 312,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,140.72x = 423,087,196,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,087,196,398.12/903,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,462.10

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