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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,335.14, 1,425,383.84 and 310,585.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,335.14, 1,425,383.84 and 310,585.37 is: 465,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,335.14 : 1,425,383.84 = 310,585.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,335.14/1,425,383.84 = 310,585.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,335.14x = 1,425,383.84 × 310,585.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,335.14x = 442,703,360,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,703,360,987.97/950,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,839.20

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