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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,414.85, 1,427,115.79 and 231,747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,414.85, 1,427,115.79 and 231,747.81 is: 347,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,414.85 : 1,427,115.79 = 231,747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,414.85/1,427,115.79 = 231,747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,414.85x = 1,427,115.79 × 231,747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,414.85x = 330,730,958,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,730,958,948.92/951,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,620.14

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