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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,639.32, 1,426,276.71 and 310,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,639.32, 1,426,276.71 and 310,972.24 is: 466,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,639.32 : 1,426,276.71 = 310,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,639.32/1,426,276.71 = 310,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,639.32x = 1,426,276.71 × 310,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,639.32x = 443,532,463,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,532,463,368.53/950,639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,562.30

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