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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,413.85, 1,427,114.30 and 231,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,413.85, 1,427,114.30 and 231,746.81 is: 347,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,413.85 : 1,427,114.30 = 231,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,413.85/1,427,114.30 = 231,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,413.85x = 1,427,114.30 × 231,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,413.85x = 330,729,178,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,729,178,236.08/951,413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,618.63

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