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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,432.78, 1,425,350.73 and 310,590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,432.78, 1,425,350.73 and 310,590.61 is: 465,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,432.78 : 1,425,350.73 = 310,590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,432.78/1,425,350.73 = 310,590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,432.78x = 1,425,350.73 × 310,590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,432.78x = 442,700,552,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,700,552,694.65/950,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,788.39

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