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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,246.54, 1,425,221.25 and 310,545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,246.54, 1,425,221.25 and 310,545.18 is: 465,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,246.54 : 1,425,221.25 = 310,545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,246.54/1,425,221.25 = 310,545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,246.54x = 1,425,221.25 × 310,545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,246.54x = 442,595,589,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,595,589,621.08/950,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,769.22

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