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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,432.91, 1,425,350.91 and 310,590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,432.91, 1,425,350.91 and 310,590.74 is: 465,788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,432.91 : 1,425,350.91 = 310,590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,432.91/1,425,350.91 = 310,590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,432.91x = 1,425,350.91 × 310,590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,432.91x = 442,700,798,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,700,798,624.67/950,432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,788.59

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