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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,743.83, 1,425,814.74 and 310,899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,743.83, 1,425,814.74 and 310,899.78 is: 466,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,743.83 : 1,425,814.74 = 310,899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,743.83/1,425,814.74 = 310,899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,743.83x = 1,425,814.74 × 310,899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,743.83x = 443,285,488,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,285,488,986.76/950,743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,251.24

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