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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,678.04, 1,414,238.48 and 311,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,678.04, 1,414,238.48 and 311,591.84 is: 467,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,678.04 : 1,414,238.48 = 311,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,678.04/1,414,238.48 = 311,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,678.04x = 1,414,238.48 × 311,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,678.04x = 440,665,170,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,665,170,182.00/942,678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,460.95

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