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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,261, 1,414,002.06 and 469,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,261, 1,414,002.06 and 469,498.48 is: 703,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,261 : 1,414,002.06 = 469,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,261/1,414,002.06 = 469,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,261x = 1,414,002.06 × 469,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,261x = 663,871,817,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,871,817,886.87/943,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,805.01

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