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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,501.72, 1,431,448.16 and 314,686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,501.72, 1,431,448.16 and 314,686.23 is: 471,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,501.72 : 1,431,448.16 = 314,686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,501.72/1,431,448.16 = 314,686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,501.72x = 1,431,448.16 × 314,686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,501.72x = 450,457,023,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,457,023,337.41/954,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,928.98

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