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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,510.03, 1,425,298.48 and 470,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,510.03, 1,425,298.48 and 470,182.86 is: 705,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,510.03 : 1,425,298.48 = 470,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,510.03/1,425,298.48 = 470,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,510.03x = 1,425,298.48 × 470,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,510.03x = 670,150,914,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,150,914,504.60/950,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,043.50

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