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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,648.28, 1,425,970.89 and 320,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,648.28, 1,425,970.89 and 320,004.96 is: 480,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,648.28 : 1,425,970.89 = 320,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,648.28/1,425,970.89 = 320,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,648.28x = 1,425,970.89 × 320,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,648.28x = 456,317,757,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,317,757,615.61/950,648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,006.92

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