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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,554.81, 1,414,050.91 and 311,430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,554.81, 1,414,050.91 and 311,430.35 is: 467,217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,554.81 : 1,414,050.91 = 311,430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,554.81/1,414,050.91 = 311,430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,554.81x = 1,414,050.91 × 311,430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,554.81x = 440,378,372,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,378,372,575.67/942,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,217.79

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