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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,433.78, 1,425,352.23 and 310,591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,433.78, 1,425,352.23 and 310,591.61 is: 465,789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,433.78 : 1,425,352.23 = 310,591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,433.78/1,425,352.23 = 310,591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,433.78x = 1,425,352.23 × 310,591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,433.78x = 442,702,443,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,702,443,932.79/950,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,789.89

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