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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,691.64, 1,426,967.21 and 302,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,691.64, 1,426,967.21 and 302,987.48 is: 454,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,691.64 : 1,426,967.21 = 302,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,691.64/1,426,967.21 = 302,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,691.64x = 1,426,967.21 × 302,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,691.64x = 432,353,190,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,353,190,350.76/951,691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,299.66

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