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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,125.88, 1,422,183.60 and 317,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,125.88, 1,422,183.60 and 317,034.36 is: 475,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,125.88 : 1,422,183.60 = 317,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,125.88/1,422,183.60 = 317,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,125.88x = 1,422,183.60 × 317,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,125.88x = 450,881,067,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,881,067,428.50/948,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,549.79

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