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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,032.60, 1,413,269.40 and 310,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,032.60, 1,413,269.40 and 310,945.80 is: 466,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,032.60 : 1,413,269.40 = 310,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,032.60/1,413,269.40 = 310,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,032.60x = 1,413,269.40 × 310,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,032.60x = 439,450,184,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,450,184,198.52/942,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,491.48

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