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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,663.92, 1,414,217.30 and 311,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,663.92, 1,414,217.30 and 311,577.72 is: 467,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,663.92 : 1,414,217.30 = 311,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,663.92/1,414,217.30 = 311,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,663.92x = 1,414,217.30 × 311,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,663.92x = 440,638,601,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,638,601,918.56/942,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,439.77

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