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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,155.22, 1,421,936.37 and 316,921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,155.22, 1,421,936.37 and 316,921.41 is: 475,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,155.22 : 1,421,936.37 = 316,921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,155.22/1,421,936.37 = 316,921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,155.22x = 1,421,936.37 × 316,921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,155.22x = 450,642,079,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,642,079,310.68/948,155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,283.02

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