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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,680.91, 1,414,242.83 and 311,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,680.91, 1,414,242.83 and 311,594.72 is: 467,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,680.91 : 1,414,242.83 = 311,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,680.91/1,414,242.83 = 311,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,680.91x = 1,414,242.83 × 311,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,680.91x = 440,670,598,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,670,598,625.86/942,680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,465.28

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