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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,425.98, 1,425,489.90 and 310,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,425.98, 1,425,489.90 and 310,725.24 is: 466,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,425.98 : 1,425,489.90 = 310,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,425.98/1,425,489.90 = 310,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,425.98x = 1,425,489.90 × 310,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,425.98x = 442,935,691,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,935,691,295.08/950,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,039.12

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