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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,874.87, 1,429,011.18 and 313,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,874.87, 1,429,011.18 and 313,073.55 is: 469,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,874.87 : 1,429,011.18 = 313,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,874.87/1,429,011.18 = 313,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,874.87x = 1,429,011.18 × 313,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,874.87x = 447,385,603,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,385,603,112.29/952,874.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,511.39

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