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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,261.28, 1,425,688.38 and 319,202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,261.28, 1,425,688.38 and 319,202.46 is: 478,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,261.28 : 1,425,688.38 = 319,202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,261.28/1,425,688.38 = 319,202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,261.28x = 1,425,688.38 × 319,202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,261.28x = 455,083,238,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,083,238,089.42/950,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,903.27

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