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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,623.35, 1,423,034.70 and 308,976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,623.35, 1,423,034.70 and 308,976.89 is: 463,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,623.35 : 1,423,034.70 = 308,976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,623.35/1,423,034.70 = 308,976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,623.35x = 1,423,034.70 × 308,976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,623.35x = 439,684,839,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,684,839,003.44/948,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,497.81

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