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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,547.34, 1,424,320.97 and 318,459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,547.34, 1,424,320.97 and 318,459.33 is: 477,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,547.34 : 1,424,320.97 = 318,459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,547.34/1,424,320.97 = 318,459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,547.34x = 1,424,320.97 × 318,459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,547.34x = 453,588,300,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,588,300,218.85/949,547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,688.98

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