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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,579.24, 1,425,394.40 and 310,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,579.24, 1,425,394.40 and 310,799.64 is: 466,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,579.24 : 1,425,394.40 = 310,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,579.24/1,425,394.40 = 310,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,579.24x = 1,425,394.40 × 310,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,579.24x = 443,012,066,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,012,066,378.02/950,579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,044.33

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