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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,312.85, 1,425,320.56 and 310,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,312.85, 1,425,320.56 and 310,611.70 is: 465,868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,312.85 : 1,425,320.56 = 310,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,312.85/1,425,320.56 = 310,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,312.85x = 1,425,320.56 × 310,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,312.85x = 442,721,242,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,721,242,186.55/950,312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,868.94

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