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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,955.50, 1,423,432.04 and 309,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,955.50, 1,423,432.04 and 309,258.27 is: 463,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,955.50 : 1,423,432.04 = 309,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,955.50/1,423,432.04 = 309,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,955.50x = 1,423,432.04 × 309,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,955.50x = 440,208,128,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,208,128,606.68/948,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,887.01

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