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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,884.57, 1,429,023.42 and 313,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,884.57, 1,429,023.42 and 313,039.80 is: 469,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,884.57 : 1,429,023.42 = 313,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,884.57/1,429,023.42 = 313,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,884.57x = 1,429,023.42 × 313,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,884.57x = 447,341,205,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,341,205,592.12/952,884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,460.02

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