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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,234.36, 1,426,835.04 and 320,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,234.36, 1,426,835.04 and 320,148.20 is: 480,216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,234.36 : 1,426,835.04 = 320,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,234.36/1,426,835.04 = 320,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,234.36x = 1,426,835.04 × 320,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,234.36x = 456,798,669,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,798,669,752.93/951,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,216.75

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