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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,996.58, 1,426,713.57 and 311,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,996.58, 1,426,713.57 and 311,320.95 is: 467,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,996.58 : 1,426,713.57 = 311,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,996.58/1,426,713.57 = 311,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,996.58x = 1,426,713.57 × 311,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,996.58x = 444,165,823,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,165,823,990.29/950,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,053.02

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