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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,533.05, 1,424,299.57 and 318,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,533.05, 1,424,299.57 and 318,445.04 is: 477,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,533.05 : 1,424,299.57 = 318,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,533.05/1,424,299.57 = 318,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,533.05x = 1,424,299.57 × 318,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,533.05x = 453,561,125,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,561,125,623.02/949,533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,667.55

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