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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,957.40, 1,263,998.70 and 310,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,957.40, 1,263,998.70 and 310,204.20 is: 465,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,957.40 : 1,263,998.70 = 310,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,957.40/1,263,998.70 = 310,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,957.40x = 1,263,998.70 × 310,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,957.40x = 392,097,705,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,097,705,534.54/842,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,145.34

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