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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,917.30, 1,427,880.90 and 320,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,917.30, 1,427,880.90 and 320,836.58 is: 481,256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,917.30 : 1,427,880.90 = 320,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,917.30/1,427,880.90 = 320,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,917.30x = 1,427,880.90 × 320,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,917.30x = 458,116,424,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,116,424,603.32/951,917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,256.54

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