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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,638.32, 1,426,275.21 and 310,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,638.32, 1,426,275.21 and 310,971.24 is: 466,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,638.32 : 1,426,275.21 = 310,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,638.32/1,426,275.21 = 310,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,638.32x = 1,426,275.21 × 310,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,638.32x = 443,530,570,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,530,570,634.96/950,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,560.80

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