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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,985.86, 1,428,024.92 and 312,233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,985.86, 1,428,024.92 and 312,233.00 is: 468,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,985.86 : 1,428,024.92 = 312,233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,985.86/1,428,024.92 = 312,233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,985.86x = 1,428,024.92 × 312,233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,985.86x = 445,876,496,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,876,496,145.07/951,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,364.62

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