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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,238.53, 1,425,209.23 and 310,537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,238.53, 1,425,209.23 and 310,537.18 is: 465,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,238.53 : 1,425,209.23 = 310,537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,238.53/1,425,209.23 = 310,537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,238.53x = 1,425,209.23 × 310,537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,238.53x = 442,580,455,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,580,455,194.17/950,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,757.22

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