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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,741.42, 1,425,811.06 and 310,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,741.42, 1,425,811.06 and 310,897.33 is: 466,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,741.42 : 1,425,811.06 = 310,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,741.42/1,425,811.06 = 310,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,741.42x = 1,425,811.06 × 310,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,741.42x = 443,280,848,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,280,848,462.56/950,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,247.54

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