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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,675.38, 1,414,234.44 and 311,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,675.38, 1,414,234.44 and 311,589.12 is: 467,456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,675.38 : 1,414,234.44 = 311,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,675.38/1,414,234.44 = 311,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,675.38x = 1,414,234.44 × 311,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,675.38x = 440,660,064,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,660,064,633.29/942,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,456.85

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