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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,953.97, 1,427,935.41 and 320,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,953.97, 1,427,935.41 and 320,873.25 is: 481,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,953.97 : 1,427,935.41 = 320,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,953.97/1,427,935.41 = 320,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,953.97x = 1,427,935.41 × 320,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,953.97x = 458,186,275,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,186,275,796.78/951,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,311.38

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