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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,345.70, 1,415,239.97 and 312,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,345.70, 1,415,239.97 and 312,259.50 is: 468,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,345.70 : 1,415,239.97 = 312,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,345.70/1,415,239.97 = 312,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,345.70x = 1,415,239.97 × 312,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,345.70x = 441,922,123,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,922,123,850.92/943,345.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,462.54

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