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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,011.60, 1,413,237.90 and 310,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,011.60, 1,413,237.90 and 310,924.80 is: 466,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,011.60 : 1,413,237.90 = 310,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,011.60/1,413,237.90 = 310,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,011.60x = 1,413,237.90 × 310,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,011.60x = 439,410,711,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,410,711,409.92/942,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,459.98

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