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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,853.71, 1,413,158.43 and 342,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,853.71, 1,413,158.43 and 342,856.28 is: 514,421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,853.71 : 1,413,158.43 = 342,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,853.71/1,413,158.43 = 342,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,853.71x = 1,413,158.43 × 342,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,853.71x = 484,510,235,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,510,235,294.65/941,853.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,421.97

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