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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,483.79, 1,427,153.91 and 303,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,483.79, 1,427,153.91 and 303,033.78 is: 454,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,483.79 : 1,427,153.91 = 303,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,483.79/1,427,153.91 = 303,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,483.79x = 1,427,153.91 × 303,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,483.79x = 432,475,849,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,475,849,340.91/951,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,527.82

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