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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,853.46, 1,414,924.59 and 470,683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,853.46, 1,414,924.59 and 470,683.86 is: 705,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,853.46 : 1,414,924.59 = 470,683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,853.46/1,414,924.59 = 470,683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,853.46x = 1,414,924.59 × 470,683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,853.46x = 665,982,167,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,982,167,630.12/943,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,599.12

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