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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,232.72, 1,427,068.68 and 320,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,232.72, 1,427,068.68 and 320,131.12 is: 480,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,232.72 : 1,427,068.68 = 320,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,232.72/1,427,068.68 = 320,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,232.72x = 1,427,068.68 × 320,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,232.72x = 456,849,094,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,849,094,845.32/951,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,270.58

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