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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.48, 1,427,066.64 and 320,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.48, 1,427,066.64 and 320,144.04 is: 480,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.48 : 1,427,066.64 = 320,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.48/1,427,066.64 = 320,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.48x = 1,427,066.64 × 320,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.48x = 456,866,879,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,866,879,478.83/951,279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,265.67

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