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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,952.80, 1,413,939.84 and 462,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,952.80, 1,413,939.84 and 462,969.60 is: 694,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,952.80 : 1,413,939.84 = 462,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,952.80/1,413,939.84 = 462,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,952.80x = 1,413,939.84 × 462,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,952.80x = 654,611,162,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,611,162,148.86/942,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,214.13

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