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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,674.91, 1,414,233.84 and 311,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,674.91, 1,414,233.84 and 311,588.73 is: 467,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,674.91 : 1,414,233.84 = 311,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,674.91/1,414,233.84 = 311,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,674.91x = 1,414,233.84 × 311,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,674.91x = 440,659,326,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,659,326,128.62/942,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,456.30

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