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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,249.51, 1,425,225.74 and 310,548.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,249.51, 1,425,225.74 and 310,548.18 is: 465,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,249.51 : 1,425,225.74 = 310,548.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,249.51/1,425,225.74 = 310,548.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,249.51x = 1,425,225.74 × 310,548.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,249.51x = 442,601,258,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,601,258,093.41/950,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,773.73

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