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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,848.96, 1,414,917.84 and 470,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,848.96, 1,414,917.84 and 470,679.36 is: 705,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,848.96 : 1,414,917.84 = 470,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,848.96/1,414,917.84 = 470,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,848.96x = 1,414,917.84 × 470,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,848.96x = 665,972,623,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,972,623,383.78/943,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,592.37

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