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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,096.54, 1,421,848.35 and 316,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,096.54, 1,421,848.35 and 316,862.73 is: 475,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,096.54 : 1,421,848.35 = 316,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,096.54/1,421,848.35 = 316,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,096.54x = 1,421,848.35 × 316,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,096.54x = 450,530,749,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,530,749,827.00/948,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,195.02

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