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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,947.97, 1,427,926.41 and 320,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,947.97, 1,427,926.41 and 320,867.25 is: 481,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,947.97 : 1,427,926.41 = 320,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,947.97/1,427,926.41 = 320,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,947.97x = 1,427,926.41 × 320,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,947.97x = 458,174,820,379.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,174,820,379.07/951,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,302.38

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