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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,279.80, 1,414,919.70 and 470,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,279.80, 1,414,919.70 and 470,887.80 is: 706,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,279.80 : 1,414,919.70 = 470,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,279.80/1,414,919.70 = 470,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,279.80x = 1,414,919.70 × 470,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,279.80x = 666,268,424,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,268,424,709.66/943,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,331.70

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