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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,620.40, 1,427,420.88 and 320,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,620.40, 1,427,420.88 and 320,529.96 is: 480,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,620.40 : 1,427,420.88 = 320,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,620.40/1,427,420.88 = 320,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,620.40x = 1,427,420.88 × 320,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,620.40x = 457,531,157,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,531,157,569.57/951,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,791.67

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