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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,735.62, 1,427,599.89 and 232,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,735.62, 1,427,599.89 and 232,069.05 is: 348,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,735.62 : 1,427,599.89 = 232,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,735.62/1,427,599.89 = 232,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,735.62x = 1,427,599.89 × 232,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,735.62x = 331,301,750,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,301,750,252.41/951,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,102.71

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