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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,887.57, 1,427,836.28 and 320,806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,887.57, 1,427,836.28 and 320,806.85 is: 481,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,887.57 : 1,427,836.28 = 320,806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,887.57/1,427,836.28 = 320,806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,887.57x = 1,427,836.28 × 320,806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,887.57x = 458,059,650,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,059,650,559.30/951,887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,211.93

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