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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,738.62, 1,427,604.38 and 232,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,738.62, 1,427,604.38 and 232,072.06 is: 348,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,738.62 : 1,427,604.38 = 232,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,738.62/1,427,604.38 = 232,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,738.62x = 1,427,604.38 × 232,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,738.62x = 331,307,089,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,307,089,331.62/951,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,107.22

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