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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,294.48, 1,427,089.14 and 320,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,294.48, 1,427,089.14 and 320,159.04 is: 480,288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,294.48 : 1,427,089.14 = 320,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,294.48/1,427,089.14 = 320,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,294.48x = 1,427,089.14 × 320,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,294.48x = 456,895,489,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,895,489,056.83/951,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,288.17

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