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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,695.14, 1,426,972.45 and 302,990.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,695.14, 1,426,972.45 and 302,990.98 is: 454,304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,695.14 : 1,426,972.45 = 302,990.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,695.14/1,426,972.45 = 302,990.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,695.14x = 1,426,972.45 × 302,990.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,695.14x = 432,359,781,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,359,781,058.50/951,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,304.92

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