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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,949.72, 1,429,599.90 and 313,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,949.72, 1,429,599.90 and 313,289.48 is: 469,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,949.72 : 1,429,599.90 = 313,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,949.72/1,429,599.90 = 313,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,949.72x = 1,429,599.90 × 313,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,949.72x = 447,878,609,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,878,609,279.05/952,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,991.86

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