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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,885.57, 1,429,024.92 and 313,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,885.57, 1,429,024.92 and 313,040.80 is: 469,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,885.57 : 1,429,024.92 = 313,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,885.57/1,429,024.92 = 313,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,885.57x = 1,429,024.92 × 313,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,885.57x = 447,343,104,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,343,104,176.74/952,885.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,461.52

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