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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,837.60, 1,427,756.40 and 320,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,837.60, 1,427,756.40 and 320,685.60 is: 481,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,837.60 : 1,427,756.40 = 320,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,837.60/1,427,756.40 = 320,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,837.60x = 1,427,756.40 × 320,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,837.60x = 457,860,917,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,860,917,787.84/951,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,028.40

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