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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,484.79, 1,427,155.41 and 303,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,484.79, 1,427,155.41 and 303,034.78 is: 454,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,484.79 : 1,427,155.41 = 303,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,484.79/1,427,155.41 = 303,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,484.79x = 1,427,155.41 × 303,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,484.79x = 432,477,725,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,477,725,695.16/951,484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,529.31

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