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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,079.08, 1,425,725.58 and 319,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,079.08, 1,425,725.58 and 319,551.24 is: 479,026.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,079.08 : 1,425,725.58 = 319,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,079.08/1,425,725.58 = 319,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,079.08x = 1,425,725.58 × 319,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,079.08x = 455,592,376,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,592,376,988.72/951,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,026.81

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