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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,146.42, 1,421,923.16 and 316,912.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,146.42, 1,421,923.16 and 316,912.61 is: 475,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,146.42 : 1,421,923.16 = 316,912.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,146.42/1,421,923.16 = 316,912.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,146.42x = 1,421,923.16 × 316,912.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,146.42x = 450,625,373,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,625,373,537.71/948,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,269.82

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