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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,239.53, 1,425,210.73 and 310,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,239.53, 1,425,210.73 and 310,538.18 is: 465,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,239.53 : 1,425,210.73 = 310,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,239.53/1,425,210.73 = 310,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,239.53x = 1,425,210.73 × 310,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,239.53x = 442,582,346,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,582,346,210.67/950,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,758.72

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