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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,879.96, 1,429,016.46 and 313,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,879.96, 1,429,016.46 and 313,035.18 is: 469,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,879.96 : 1,429,016.46 = 313,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,879.96/1,429,016.46 = 313,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,879.96x = 1,429,016.46 × 313,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,879.96x = 447,332,424,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,332,424,779.06/952,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,453.07

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