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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,512.28, 1,425,301.85 and 470,185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,512.28, 1,425,301.85 and 470,185.11 is: 705,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,512.28 : 1,425,301.85 = 470,185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,512.28/1,425,301.85 = 470,185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,512.28x = 1,425,301.85 × 470,185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,512.28x = 670,155,708,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,155,708,300.92/950,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,046.87

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