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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,985.01, 1,428,023.66 and 312,232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,985.01, 1,428,023.66 and 312,232.15 is: 468,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,985.01 : 1,428,023.66 = 312,232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,985.01/1,428,023.66 = 312,232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,985.01x = 1,428,023.66 × 312,232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,985.01x = 445,874,897,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,874,897,836.54/951,985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,363.36

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