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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,889.25, 1,427,838.81 and 320,808.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,889.25, 1,427,838.81 and 320,808.53 is: 481,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,889.25 : 1,427,838.81 = 320,808.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,889.25/1,427,838.81 = 320,808.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,889.25x = 1,427,838.81 × 320,808.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,889.25x = 458,062,872,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,062,872,079.61/951,889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,214.46

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