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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,998.08, 1,426,715.82 and 311,322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,998.08, 1,426,715.82 and 311,322.45 is: 467,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,998.08 : 1,426,715.82 = 311,322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,998.08/1,426,715.82 = 311,322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,998.08x = 1,426,715.82 × 311,322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,998.08x = 444,168,664,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,168,664,536.16/950,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,055.27

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