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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,686.95, 1,426,960.18 and 302,982.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,686.95, 1,426,960.18 and 302,982.79 is: 454,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,686.95 : 1,426,960.18 = 302,982.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,686.95/1,426,960.18 = 302,982.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,686.95x = 1,426,960.18 × 302,982.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,686.95x = 432,344,370,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,344,370,324.58/951,686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,292.63

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