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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,059.57, 1,414,589.82 and 311,973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,059.57, 1,414,589.82 and 311,973.39 is: 467,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,059.57 : 1,414,589.82 = 311,973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,059.57/1,414,589.82 = 311,973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,059.57x = 1,414,589.82 × 311,973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,059.57x = 441,314,381,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,314,381,604.89/943,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,960.24

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