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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,336, 1,413,957.60 and 469,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,336, 1,413,957.60 and 469,062.72 is: 703,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,336 : 1,413,957.60 = 469,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,336/1,413,957.60 = 469,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,336x = 1,413,957.60 × 469,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,336x = 663,234,797,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,234,797,820.67/942,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,819.87

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