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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,003.36, 1,427,562 and 352,940.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,003.36, 1,427,562 and 352,940.32 is: 529,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,003.36 : 1,427,562 = 352,940.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,003.36/1,427,562 = 352,940.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,003.36x = 1,427,562 × 352,940.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,003.36x = 503,844,189,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,844,189,099.84/952,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,246.23

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