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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,626.35, 1,423,039.20 and 308,979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,626.35, 1,423,039.20 and 308,979.89 is: 463,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,626.35 : 1,423,039.20 = 308,979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,626.35/1,423,039.20 = 308,979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,626.35x = 1,423,039.20 × 308,979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,626.35x = 439,690,495,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,690,495,481.69/948,626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,502.30

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