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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,806.12, 1,425,908.07 and 310,962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,806.12, 1,425,908.07 and 310,962.02 is: 466,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,806.12 : 1,425,908.07 = 310,962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,806.12/1,425,908.07 = 310,962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,806.12x = 1,425,908.07 × 310,962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,806.12x = 443,403,253,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,403,253,781.50/950,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,344.55

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