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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,952.47, 1,427,933.16 and 320,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,952.47, 1,427,933.16 and 320,871.75 is: 481,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,952.47 : 1,427,933.16 = 320,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,952.47/1,427,933.16 = 320,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,952.47x = 1,427,933.16 × 320,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,952.47x = 458,183,411,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,183,411,932.23/951,952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,309.13

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