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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,521.22, 1,431,477.36 and 314,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,521.22, 1,431,477.36 and 314,705.73 is: 471,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,521.22 : 1,431,477.36 = 314,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,521.22/1,431,477.36 = 314,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,521.22x = 1,431,477.36 × 314,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,521.22x = 450,494,127,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,494,127,557.27/954,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,958.21

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