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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,755.84, 1,427,844.96 and 286,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,755.84, 1,427,844.96 and 286,859.84 is: 430,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,755.84 : 1,427,844.96 = 286,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,755.84/1,427,844.96 = 286,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,755.84x = 1,427,844.96 × 286,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,755.84x = 409,591,376,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,591,376,770.41/951,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,353.42

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