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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,946.47, 1,427,924.16 and 320,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,946.47, 1,427,924.16 and 320,865.75 is: 481,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,946.47 : 1,427,924.16 = 320,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,946.47/1,427,924.16 = 320,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,946.47x = 1,427,924.16 × 320,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,946.47x = 458,171,956,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,171,956,541.52/951,946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,300.13

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