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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,315.52, 1,413,173.76 and 311,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,315.52, 1,413,173.76 and 311,111.68 is: 466,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,315.52 : 1,413,173.76 = 311,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,315.52/1,413,173.76 = 311,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,315.52x = 1,413,173.76 × 311,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,315.52x = 439,654,862,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,654,862,605.52/942,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,568.63

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