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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,640.84, 1,426,278.96 and 310,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,640.84, 1,426,278.96 and 310,973.76 is: 466,564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,640.84 : 1,426,278.96 = 310,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,640.84/1,426,278.96 = 310,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,640.84x = 1,426,278.96 × 310,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,640.84x = 443,535,331,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,535,331,000.09/950,640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,564.57

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