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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,626.82, 1,426,257.96 and 310,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,626.82, 1,426,257.96 and 310,959.74 is: 466,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,626.82 : 1,426,257.96 = 310,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,626.82/1,426,257.96 = 310,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,626.82x = 1,426,257.96 × 310,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,626.82x = 443,508,804,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,508,804,414.53/950,626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,543.54

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