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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,517.92, 1,415,014 and 312,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,517.92, 1,415,014 and 312,480.96 is: 468,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,517.92 : 1,415,014 = 312,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,517.92/1,415,014 = 312,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,517.92x = 1,415,014 × 312,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,517.92x = 442,164,933,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,164,933,133.44/943,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,634.38

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