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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,580.80, 1,422,946.08 and 317,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,580.80, 1,422,946.08 and 317,496.96 is: 476,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,580.80 : 1,422,946.08 = 317,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,580.80/1,422,946.08 = 317,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,580.80x = 1,422,946.08 × 317,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,580.80x = 451,781,054,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,781,054,643.92/948,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,270.50

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