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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,316.72, 1,425,326.37 and 310,615.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,316.72, 1,425,326.37 and 310,615.58 is: 465,874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,316.72 : 1,425,326.37 = 310,615.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,316.72/1,425,326.37 = 310,615.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,316.72x = 1,425,326.37 × 310,615.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,316.72x = 442,728,569,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,728,569,980.21/950,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,874.76

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