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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,878.46, 1,429,014.22 and 313,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,878.46, 1,429,014.22 and 313,033.67 is: 469,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,878.46 : 1,429,014.22 = 313,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,878.46/1,429,014.22 = 313,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,878.46x = 1,429,014.22 × 313,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,878.46x = 447,329,565,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,329,565,768.79/952,878.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,450.81

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