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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,476.53, 1,425,733.03 and 310,782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,476.53, 1,425,733.03 and 310,782.68 is: 466,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,476.53 : 1,425,733.03 = 310,782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,476.53/1,425,733.03 = 310,782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,476.53x = 1,425,733.03 × 310,782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,476.53x = 443,093,127,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,093,127,686.63/950,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,179.98

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