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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,092.04, 1,421,841.60 and 316,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,092.04, 1,421,841.60 and 316,858.23 is: 475,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,092.04 : 1,421,841.60 = 316,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,092.04/1,421,841.60 = 316,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,092.04x = 1,421,841.60 × 316,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,092.04x = 450,522,212,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,522,212,716.37/948,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,188.27

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