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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,780.22, 1,427,677.60 and 320,684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,780.22, 1,427,677.60 and 320,684.92 is: 481,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,780.22 : 1,427,677.60 = 320,684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,780.22/1,427,677.60 = 320,684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,780.22x = 1,427,677.60 × 320,684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,780.22x = 457,834,676,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,834,676,941.79/951,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,029.83

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