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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,733.40, 1,427,698.51 and 320,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,733.40, 1,427,698.51 and 320,696.42 is: 481,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,733.40 : 1,427,698.51 = 320,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,733.40/1,427,698.51 = 320,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,733.40x = 1,427,698.51 × 320,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,733.40x = 457,857,793,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,857,793,056.10/951,733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,077.78

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