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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,947.40, 1,427,985.90 and 303,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,947.40, 1,427,985.90 and 303,472.20 is: 455,228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,947.40 : 1,427,985.90 = 303,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,947.40/1,427,985.90 = 303,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,947.40x = 1,427,985.90 × 303,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,947.40x = 433,354,022,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,354,022,641.98/951,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,228.96

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