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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,704.67, 1,414,278.40 and 311,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,704.67, 1,414,278.40 and 311,618.46 is: 467,500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,704.67 : 1,414,278.40 = 311,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,704.67/1,414,278.40 = 311,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,704.67x = 1,414,278.40 × 311,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,704.67x = 440,715,249,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,715,249,168.83/942,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,500.87

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