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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,213.92, 1,422,162.12 and 317,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,213.92, 1,422,162.12 and 317,125.64 is: 475,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,213.92 : 1,422,162.12 = 317,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,213.92/1,422,162.12 = 317,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,213.92x = 1,422,162.12 × 317,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,213.92x = 451,004,072,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,004,072,488.76/948,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,635.36

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