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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,623.40, 1,427,425.38 and 320,532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,623.40, 1,427,425.38 and 320,532.96 is: 480,796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,623.40 : 1,427,425.38 = 320,532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,623.40/1,427,425.38 = 320,532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,623.40x = 1,427,425.38 × 320,532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,623.40x = 457,536,882,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,536,882,230.53/951,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,796.17

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