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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,961.60, 1,427,901.90 and 320,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,961.60, 1,427,901.90 and 320,874.40 is: 481,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,961.60 : 1,427,901.90 = 320,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,961.60/1,427,901.90 = 320,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,961.60x = 1,427,901.90 × 320,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,961.60x = 458,177,165,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,177,165,421.36/951,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,297.95

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