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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,023.46, 1,426,722 and 351,989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,023.46, 1,426,722 and 351,989.82 is: 528,053.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,023.46 : 1,426,722 = 351,989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,023.46/1,426,722 = 351,989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,023.46x = 1,426,722 × 351,989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,023.46x = 502,191,619,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,191,619,970.04/951,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,053.87

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