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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,218.41, 1,426,811.16 and 320,132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,218.41, 1,426,811.16 and 320,132.22 is: 480,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,218.41 : 1,426,811.16 = 320,132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,218.41/1,426,811.16 = 320,132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,218.41x = 1,426,811.16 × 320,132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,218.41x = 456,768,226,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,768,226,246.60/951,218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,192.79

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