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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,896.61, 1,427,849.82 and 320,815.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,896.61, 1,427,849.82 and 320,815.89 is: 481,225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,896.61 : 1,427,849.82 = 320,815.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,896.61/1,427,849.82 = 320,815.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,896.61x = 1,427,849.82 × 320,815.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,896.61x = 458,076,910,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,076,910,789.64/951,896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,225.49

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