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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,050.56, 1,425,144.96 and 318,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,050.56, 1,425,144.96 and 318,959.04 is: 478,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,050.56 : 1,425,144.96 = 318,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,050.56/1,425,144.96 = 318,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,050.56x = 1,425,144.96 × 318,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,050.56x = 454,562,868,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,562,868,302.44/950,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,461.77

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