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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,486.40, 1,412,229.60 and 310,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,486.40, 1,412,229.60 and 310,318.20 is: 465,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,486.40 : 1,412,229.60 = 310,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,486.40/1,412,229.60 = 310,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,486.40x = 1,412,229.60 × 310,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,486.40x = 438,240,547,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,240,547,458.72/941,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,477.30

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