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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,478.94, 1,427,223.18 and 241,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,478.94, 1,427,223.18 and 241,507.20 is: 362,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,478.94 : 1,427,223.18 = 241,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,478.94/1,427,223.18 = 241,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,478.94x = 1,427,223.18 × 241,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,478.94x = 344,684,673,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,684,673,976.90/951,478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,262.01

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