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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,893.99, 1,429,037.51 and 313,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,893.99, 1,429,037.51 and 313,049.21 is: 469,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,893.99 : 1,429,037.51 = 313,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,893.99/1,429,037.51 = 313,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,893.99x = 1,429,037.51 × 313,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,893.99x = 447,359,054,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,359,054,855.43/952,893.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,474.11

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