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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,509.22, 1,431,459.40 and 314,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,509.22, 1,431,459.40 and 314,693.73 is: 471,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,509.22 : 1,431,459.40 = 314,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,509.22/1,431,459.40 = 314,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,509.22x = 1,431,459.40 × 314,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,509.22x = 450,471,297,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,471,297,929.56/954,509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,940.23

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