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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,019.92, 1,426,515.44 and 231,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,019.92, 1,426,515.44 and 231,368.40 is: 347,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,019.92 : 1,426,515.44 = 231,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,019.92/1,426,515.44 = 231,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,019.92x = 1,426,515.44 × 231,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,019.92x = 330,050,594,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,050,594,928.10/951,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,049.09

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