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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,881.38, 1,427,826.99 and 320,800.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,881.38, 1,427,826.99 and 320,800.66 is: 481,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,881.38 : 1,427,826.99 = 320,800.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,881.38/1,427,826.99 = 320,800.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,881.38x = 1,427,826.99 × 320,800.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,881.38x = 458,047,838,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,047,838,391.25/951,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,202.65

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