Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,237.10, 1,427,069.49 and 320,132.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 951,237.10, 1,427,069.49 and 320,132.62 is: 480,270.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,237.10 : 1,427,069.49 = 320,132.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,237.10/1,427,069.49 = 320,132.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,237.10x = 1,427,069.49 × 320,132.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,237.10x = 456,851,494,755.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,851,494,755.76/951,237.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,270.90
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