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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,111.90, 1,426,665.93 and 231,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,111.90, 1,426,665.93 and 231,447.90 is: 347,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,111.90 : 1,426,665.93 = 231,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,111.90/1,426,665.93 = 231,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,111.90x = 1,426,665.93 × 231,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,111.90x = 330,198,833,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,198,833,500.05/951,111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,171.38

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