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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,849.31, 1,423,115.40 and 416,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,849.31, 1,423,115.40 and 416,227.33 is: 624,271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,849.31 : 1,423,115.40 = 416,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,849.31/1,423,115.40 = 416,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,849.31x = 1,423,115.40 × 416,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,849.31x = 592,339,516,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,339,516,108.31/948,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,271.43

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