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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,418.48, 1,426,128.72 and 320,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,418.48, 1,426,128.72 and 320,113.12 is: 479,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,418.48 : 1,426,128.72 = 320,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,418.48/1,426,128.72 = 320,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,418.48x = 1,426,128.72 × 320,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,418.48x = 456,522,514,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,522,514,080.81/951,418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,833.56

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