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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,633.82, 1,426,268.46 and 310,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,633.82, 1,426,268.46 and 310,966.74 is: 466,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,633.82 : 1,426,268.46 = 310,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,633.82/1,426,268.46 = 310,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,633.82x = 1,426,268.46 × 310,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,633.82x = 443,522,053,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,522,053,371.02/950,633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,554.04

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