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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,933.84, 1,427,877.33 and 232,280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,933.84, 1,427,877.33 and 232,280.56 is: 348,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,933.84 : 1,427,877.33 = 232,280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,933.84/1,427,877.33 = 232,280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,933.84x = 1,427,877.33 × 232,280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,933.84x = 331,668,145,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,668,145,823.71/951,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,415.12

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