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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,932.84, 1,427,875.83 and 232,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,932.84, 1,427,875.83 and 232,279.56 is: 348,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,932.84 : 1,427,875.83 = 232,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,932.84/1,427,875.83 = 232,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,932.84x = 1,427,875.83 × 232,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,932.84x = 331,666,369,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,666,369,527.04/951,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,413.62

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