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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,736.88, 1,416,739 and 313,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,736.88, 1,416,739 and 313,481.20 is: 470,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,736.88 : 1,416,739 = 313,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,736.88/1,416,739 = 313,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,736.88x = 1,416,739 × 313,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,736.88x = 444,121,041,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,121,041,806.80/944,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,100.25

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