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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,344.28, 1,422,220.50 and 317,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,344.28, 1,422,220.50 and 317,110.74 is: 475,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,344.28 : 1,422,220.50 = 317,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,344.28/1,422,220.50 = 317,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,344.28x = 1,422,220.50 × 317,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,344.28x = 451,001,395,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,001,395,198.17/948,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,567.16

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