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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,786.32, 1,425,878.34 and 310,942.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,786.32, 1,425,878.34 and 310,942.21 is: 466,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,786.32 : 1,425,878.34 = 310,942.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,786.32/1,425,878.34 = 310,942.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,786.32x = 1,425,878.34 × 310,942.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,786.32x = 443,365,762,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,365,762,230.73/950,786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,314.83

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