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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,673.38, 1,414,231.44 and 311,587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,673.38, 1,414,231.44 and 311,587.12 is: 467,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,673.38 : 1,414,231.44 = 311,587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,673.38/1,414,231.44 = 311,587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,673.38x = 1,414,231.44 × 311,587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,673.38x = 440,656,301,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,656,301,403.05/942,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,453.85

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