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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,056.55, 1,422,226.44 and 348,972.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,056.55, 1,422,226.44 and 348,972.18 is: 523,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,056.55 : 1,422,226.44 = 348,972.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,056.55/1,422,226.44 = 348,972.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,056.55x = 1,422,226.44 × 348,972.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,056.55x = 496,317,461,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,317,461,220.44/948,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,510.40

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