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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,317.28, 1,426,794.48 and 477,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,317.28, 1,426,794.48 and 477,871.20 is: 716,715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,317.28 : 1,426,794.48 = 477,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,317.28/1,426,794.48 = 477,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,317.28x = 1,426,794.48 × 477,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,317.28x = 681,823,990,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,823,990,310.98/951,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,715.66

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