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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,886.57, 1,429,026.42 and 313,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,886.57, 1,429,026.42 and 313,041.80 is: 469,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,886.57 : 1,429,026.42 = 313,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,886.57/1,429,026.42 = 313,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,886.57x = 1,429,026.42 × 313,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,886.57x = 447,345,002,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,345,002,764.36/952,886.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,463.02

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