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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,570.58, 1,424,582.46 and 309,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,570.58, 1,424,582.46 and 309,875.50 is: 464,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,570.58 : 1,424,582.46 = 309,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,570.58/1,424,582.46 = 309,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,570.58x = 1,424,582.46 × 309,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,570.58x = 441,443,202,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,443,202,083.73/949,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,887.19

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