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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,545.13, 1,425,817.69 and 319,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,545.13, 1,425,817.69 and 319,458.94 is: 479,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,545.13 : 1,425,817.69 = 319,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,545.13/1,425,817.69 = 319,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,545.13x = 1,425,817.69 × 319,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,545.13x = 455,490,203,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,490,203,517.46/950,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,188.41

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