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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,785.52, 1,431,871.92 and 314,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,785.52, 1,431,871.92 and 314,945.52 is: 472,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,785.52 : 1,431,871.92 = 314,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,785.52/1,431,871.92 = 314,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,785.52x = 1,431,871.92 × 314,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,785.52x = 450,961,646,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,961,646,417.80/954,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,317.22

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