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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,426.98, 1,425,491.40 and 310,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,426.98, 1,425,491.40 and 310,726.24 is: 466,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,426.98 : 1,425,491.40 = 310,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,426.98/1,425,491.40 = 310,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,426.98x = 1,425,491.40 × 310,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,426.98x = 442,937,582,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,937,582,874.34/950,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,040.62

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