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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,217.94, 1,418,801.79 and 314,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,217.94, 1,418,801.79 and 314,787.06 is: 472,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,217.94 : 1,418,801.79 = 314,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,217.94/1,418,801.79 = 314,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,217.94x = 1,418,801.79 × 314,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,217.94x = 446,620,444,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,620,444,196.84/946,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,005.89

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