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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,470.27, 1,426,023.69 and 310,803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,470.27, 1,426,023.69 and 310,803.50 is: 466,309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,470.27 : 1,426,023.69 = 310,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,470.27/1,426,023.69 = 310,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,470.27x = 1,426,023.69 × 310,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,470.27x = 443,213,153,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,213,153,934.92/950,470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,309.33

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