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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,882.32, 1,427,828.34 and 320,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,882.32, 1,427,828.34 and 320,801.60 is: 481,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,882.32 : 1,427,828.34 = 320,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,882.32/1,427,828.34 = 320,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,882.32x = 1,427,828.34 × 320,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,882.32x = 458,049,615,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,049,615,997.34/951,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,204.04

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