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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,642.88, 1,426,281.96 and 310,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,642.88, 1,426,281.96 and 310,975.80 is: 466,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,642.88 : 1,426,281.96 = 310,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,642.88/1,426,281.96 = 310,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,642.88x = 1,426,281.96 × 310,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,642.88x = 443,539,173,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,539,173,536.57/950,642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,567.61

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