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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,878.08, 1,429,013.66 and 313,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,878.08, 1,429,013.66 and 313,033.30 is: 469,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,878.08 : 1,429,013.66 = 313,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,878.08/1,429,013.66 = 313,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,878.08x = 1,429,013.66 × 313,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,878.08x = 447,328,861,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,328,861,734.88/952,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,450.26

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