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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,904.30, 1,427,861.40 and 320,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,904.30, 1,427,861.40 and 320,823.58 is: 481,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,904.30 : 1,427,861.40 = 320,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,904.30/1,427,861.40 = 320,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,904.30x = 1,427,861.40 × 320,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,904.30x = 458,091,606,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,091,606,091.81/951,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,237.04

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