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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,242.60, 1,427,083.49 and 320,141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,242.60, 1,427,083.49 and 320,141.00 is: 480,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,242.60 : 1,427,083.49 = 320,141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,242.60/1,427,083.49 = 320,141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,242.60x = 1,427,083.49 × 320,141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,242.60x = 456,867,929,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,867,929,237.03/951,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,285.40

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