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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,705.04, 1,414,278.96 and 311,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,705.04, 1,414,278.96 and 311,618.83 is: 467,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,705.04 : 1,414,278.96 = 311,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,705.04/1,414,278.96 = 311,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,705.04x = 1,414,278.96 × 311,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,705.04x = 440,715,954,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,715,954,808.82/942,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,501.43

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