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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,217.44, 1,418,801.04 and 314,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,217.44, 1,418,801.04 and 314,786.56 is: 472,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,217.44 : 1,418,801.04 = 314,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,217.44/1,418,801.04 = 314,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,217.44x = 1,418,801.04 × 314,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,217.44x = 446,619,498,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,619,498,706.02/946,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,005.14

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