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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,595.42, 1,426,823.11 and 302,891.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,595.42, 1,426,823.11 and 302,891.43 is: 454,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,595.42 : 1,426,823.11 = 302,891.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,595.42/1,426,823.11 = 302,891.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,595.42x = 1,426,823.11 × 302,891.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,595.42x = 432,172,492,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,172,492,144.95/951,595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,155.71

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