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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,485.73, 1,425,816.27 and 310,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,485.73, 1,425,816.27 and 310,792.76 is: 466,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,485.73 : 1,425,816.27 = 310,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,485.73/1,425,816.27 = 310,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,485.73x = 1,425,816.27 × 310,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,485.73x = 443,133,365,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,133,365,123.16/950,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,217.80

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