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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,646.56, 1,426,899.68 and 302,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,646.56, 1,426,899.68 and 302,942.53 is: 454,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,646.56 : 1,426,899.68 = 302,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,646.56/1,426,899.68 = 302,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,646.56x = 1,426,899.68 × 302,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,646.56x = 432,268,600,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,268,600,520.34/951,646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,232.30

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