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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,757.84, 1,427,847.96 and 286,861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,757.84, 1,427,847.96 and 286,861.84 is: 430,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,757.84 : 1,427,847.96 = 286,861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,757.84/1,427,847.96 = 286,861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,757.84x = 1,427,847.96 × 286,861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,757.84x = 409,595,093,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,595,093,045.85/951,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,356.42

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