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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,801.60, 1,423,202.40 and 317,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,801.60, 1,423,202.40 and 317,649.60 is: 476,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,801.60 : 1,423,202.40 = 317,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,801.60/1,423,202.40 = 317,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,801.60x = 1,423,202.40 × 317,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,801.60x = 452,079,673,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,079,673,079.04/948,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,474.40

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