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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,535.88, 1,425,803.84 and 319,449.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,535.88, 1,425,803.84 and 319,449.71 is: 479,174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,535.88 : 1,425,803.84 = 319,449.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,535.88/1,425,803.84 = 319,449.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,535.88x = 1,425,803.84 × 319,449.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,535.88x = 455,472,623,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,472,623,204.89/950,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,174.57

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