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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,741.73, 1,425,811.53 and 310,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,741.73, 1,425,811.53 and 310,897.64 is: 466,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,741.73 : 1,425,811.53 = 310,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,741.73/1,425,811.53 = 310,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,741.73x = 1,425,811.53 × 310,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,741.73x = 443,281,439,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,281,439,761.79/950,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,248.01

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