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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,534.30, 1,424,301.45 and 318,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,534.30, 1,424,301.45 and 318,446.29 is: 477,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,534.30 : 1,424,301.45 = 318,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,534.30/1,424,301.45 = 318,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,534.30x = 1,424,301.45 × 318,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,534.30x = 453,563,512,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,563,512,594.12/949,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,669.44

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