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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,523.56, 1,427,285.34 and 320,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,523.56, 1,427,285.34 and 320,384.52 is: 480,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,523.56 : 1,427,285.34 = 320,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,523.56/1,427,285.34 = 320,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,523.56x = 1,427,285.34 × 320,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,523.56x = 457,280,128,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,280,128,558.94/951,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,576.78

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