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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,218.40, 1,426,892.40 and 302,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,218.40, 1,426,892.40 and 302,743.20 is: 454,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,218.40 : 1,426,892.40 = 302,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,218.40/1,426,892.40 = 302,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,218.40x = 1,426,892.40 × 302,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,218.40x = 431,981,971,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,981,971,231.68/951,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,135.42

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