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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,083.58, 1,425,732.33 and 319,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,083.58, 1,425,732.33 and 319,555.74 is: 479,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,083.58 : 1,425,732.33 = 319,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,083.58/1,425,732.33 = 319,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,083.58x = 1,425,732.33 × 319,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,083.58x = 455,600,949,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,600,949,755.07/951,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,033.56

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