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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,298.48, 1,427,095.16 and 320,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,298.48, 1,427,095.16 and 320,163.04 is: 480,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,298.48 : 1,427,095.16 = 320,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,298.48/1,427,095.16 = 320,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,298.48x = 1,427,095.16 × 320,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,298.48x = 456,903,124,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,903,124,794.89/951,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,294.18

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