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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,719.16, 1,431,772.44 and 314,879.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,719.16, 1,431,772.44 and 314,879.05 is: 472,217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,719.16 : 1,431,772.44 = 314,879.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,719.16/1,431,772.44 = 314,879.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,719.16x = 1,431,772.44 × 314,879.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,719.16x = 450,835,145,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,835,145,723.38/954,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,217.55

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