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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,786.52, 1,431,873.42 and 314,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,786.52, 1,431,873.42 and 314,946.52 is: 472,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,786.52 : 1,431,873.42 = 314,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,786.52/1,431,873.42 = 314,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,786.52x = 1,431,873.42 × 314,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,786.52x = 450,963,550,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,963,550,709.50/954,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,318.72

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