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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,563.66, 1,419,845.48 and 281,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,563.66, 1,419,845.48 and 281,715.66 is: 422,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,563.66 : 1,419,845.48 = 281,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,563.66/1,419,845.48 = 281,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,563.66x = 1,419,845.48 × 281,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,563.66x = 399,992,707,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,992,707,200.51/946,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,573.49

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