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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,878.96, 1,429,014.97 and 313,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,878.96, 1,429,014.97 and 313,034.17 is: 469,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,878.96 : 1,429,014.97 = 313,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,878.96/1,429,014.97 = 313,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,878.96x = 1,429,014.97 × 313,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,878.96x = 447,330,515,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,330,515,051.53/952,878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,451.56

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