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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,369.90, 1,422,258.69 and 317,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,369.90, 1,422,258.69 and 317,136.30 is: 475,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,369.90 : 1,422,258.69 = 317,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,369.90/1,422,258.69 = 317,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,369.90x = 1,422,258.69 × 317,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,369.90x = 451,049,858,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,049,858,589.45/948,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,605.41

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