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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,942.07, 1,429,109.98 and 313,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,942.07, 1,429,109.98 and 313,098.32 is: 469,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,942.07 : 1,429,109.98 = 313,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,942.07/1,429,109.98 = 313,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,942.07x = 1,429,109.98 × 313,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,942.07x = 447,451,936,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,451,936,623.26/952,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,547.89

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