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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,739.12, 1,427,605.13 and 232,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,739.12, 1,427,605.13 and 232,072.56 is: 348,107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,739.12 : 1,427,605.13 = 232,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,739.12/1,427,605.13 = 232,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,739.12x = 1,427,605.13 × 232,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,739.12x = 331,307,977,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,307,977,188.23/951,739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,107.97

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