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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,946.57, 1,429,116.72 and 313,102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,946.57, 1,429,116.72 and 313,102.83 is: 469,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,946.57 : 1,429,116.72 = 313,102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,946.57/1,429,116.72 = 313,102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,946.57x = 1,429,116.72 × 313,102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,946.57x = 447,460,493,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,460,493,617.37/952,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,554.65

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