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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,574.20, 1,427,657.22 and 311,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,574.20, 1,427,657.22 and 311,883.54 is: 467,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,574.20 : 1,427,657.22 = 311,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,574.20/1,427,657.22 = 311,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,574.20x = 1,427,657.22 × 311,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,574.20x = 445,262,782,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,262,782,326.44/951,574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,922.30

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