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