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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,915.68, 1,427,878.46 and 320,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,915.68, 1,427,878.46 and 320,834.96 is: 481,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,915.68 : 1,427,878.46 = 320,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,915.68/1,427,878.46 = 320,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,915.68x = 1,427,878.46 × 320,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,915.68x = 458,113,322,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,113,322,261.66/951,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,254.10

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