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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,801.22, 1,427,660.52 and 320,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,801.22, 1,427,660.52 and 320,712.40 is: 481,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,801.22 : 1,427,660.52 = 320,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,801.22/1,427,660.52 = 320,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,801.22x = 1,427,660.52 × 320,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,801.22x = 457,868,431,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,868,431,754.45/951,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,054.68

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