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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,719.35, 1,431,772.72 and 314,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,719.35, 1,431,772.72 and 314,879.23 is: 472,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,719.35 : 1,431,772.72 = 314,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,719.35/1,431,772.72 = 314,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,719.35x = 1,431,772.72 × 314,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,719.35x = 450,835,492,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,835,492,611.12/954,719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,217.82

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