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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,051.71, 1,421,789.22 and 468,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,051.71, 1,421,789.22 and 468,717.30 is: 702,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,051.71 : 1,421,789.22 = 468,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,051.71/1,421,789.22 = 468,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,051.71x = 1,421,789.22 × 468,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,051.71x = 666,417,204,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,417,204,367.51/949,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,192.72

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