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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,922.60, 1,427,883.90 and 320,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,922.60, 1,427,883.90 and 320,770.60 is: 481,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,922.60 : 1,427,883.90 = 320,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,922.60/1,427,883.90 = 320,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,922.60x = 1,427,883.90 × 320,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,922.60x = 458,023,175,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,023,175,333.34/951,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,155.90

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