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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,623.90, 1,427,426.13 and 320,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,623.90, 1,427,426.13 and 320,533.46 is: 480,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,623.90 : 1,427,426.13 = 320,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,623.90/1,427,426.13 = 320,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,623.90x = 1,427,426.13 × 320,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,623.90x = 457,537,836,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,537,836,343.31/951,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,796.92

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