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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,850.40, 1,422,987.85 and 469,515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,850.40, 1,422,987.85 and 469,515.94 is: 703,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,850.40 : 1,422,987.85 = 469,515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,850.40/1,422,987.85 = 469,515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,850.40x = 1,422,987.85 × 469,515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,850.40x = 668,115,475,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,115,475,653.75/949,850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,390.22

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