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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,740.62, 1,427,607.38 and 232,074.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,740.62, 1,427,607.38 and 232,074.06 is: 348,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,740.62 : 1,427,607.38 = 232,074.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,740.62/1,427,607.38 = 232,074.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,740.62x = 1,427,607.38 × 232,074.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,740.62x = 331,310,640,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,310,640,762.56/951,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,110.22

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