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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,548.81, 1,426,850.94 and 303,040.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,548.81, 1,426,850.94 and 303,040.43 is: 454,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,548.81 : 1,426,850.94 = 303,040.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,548.81/1,426,850.94 = 303,040.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,548.81x = 1,426,850.94 × 303,040.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,548.81x = 432,393,515,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,393,515,269.25/951,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,410.23

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