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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,241.85, 1,427,076.62 and 320,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,241.85, 1,427,076.62 and 320,137.37 is: 480,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,241.85 : 1,427,076.62 = 320,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,241.85/1,427,076.62 = 320,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,241.85x = 1,427,076.62 × 320,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,241.85x = 456,860,554,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,860,554,314.60/951,241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,278.02

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