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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,083.71, 1,425,732.52 and 319,555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,083.71, 1,425,732.52 and 319,555.87 is: 479,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,083.71 : 1,425,732.52 = 319,555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,083.71/1,425,732.52 = 319,555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,083.71x = 1,425,732.52 × 319,555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,083.71x = 455,601,187,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,601,187,089.45/951,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,033.74

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