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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,537.55, 1,424,306.34 and 318,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,537.55, 1,424,306.34 and 318,449.54 is: 477,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,537.55 : 1,424,306.34 = 318,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,537.55/1,424,306.34 = 318,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,537.55x = 1,424,306.34 × 318,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,537.55x = 453,569,691,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,569,691,670.55/949,537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,674.31

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