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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,676.91, 1,414,236.84 and 311,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,676.91, 1,414,236.84 and 311,590.73 is: 467,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,676.91 : 1,414,236.84 = 311,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,676.91/1,414,236.84 = 311,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,676.91x = 1,414,236.84 × 311,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,676.91x = 440,663,089,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,663,089,368.49/942,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,459.30

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