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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,468.51, 1,426,021.07 and 310,801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,468.51, 1,426,021.07 and 310,801.75 is: 466,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,468.51 : 1,426,021.07 = 310,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,468.51/1,426,021.07 = 310,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,468.51x = 1,426,021.07 × 310,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,468.51x = 443,209,838,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,209,838,973.81/950,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,306.70

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