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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,751.08, 1,427,312.06 and 320,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,751.08, 1,427,312.06 and 320,508.20 is: 480,656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,751.08 : 1,427,312.06 = 320,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,751.08/1,427,312.06 = 320,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,751.08x = 1,427,312.06 × 320,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,751.08x = 457,465,219,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,465,219,188.89/951,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,656.37

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