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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,083.56, 1,425,194.46 and 318,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,083.56, 1,425,194.46 and 318,992.04 is: 478,511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,083.56 : 1,425,194.46 = 318,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,083.56/1,425,194.46 = 318,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,083.56x = 1,425,194.46 × 318,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,083.56x = 454,625,688,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,625,688,192.10/950,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,511.27

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