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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,414.48, 1,426,122.72 and 320,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,414.48, 1,426,122.72 and 320,109.12 is: 479,827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,414.48 : 1,426,122.72 = 320,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,414.48/1,426,122.72 = 320,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,414.48x = 1,426,122.72 × 320,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,414.48x = 456,514,888,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,514,888,911.21/951,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,827.56

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