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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,601.80, 1,426,118.70 and 319,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,601.80, 1,426,118.70 and 319,579.40 is: 479,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,601.80 : 1,426,118.70 = 319,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,601.80/1,426,118.70 = 319,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,601.80x = 1,426,118.70 × 319,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,601.80x = 455,758,158,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,758,158,474.78/950,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,441.72

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