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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,004.97, 1,428,054.98 and 312,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,004.97, 1,428,054.98 and 312,251.94 is: 468,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,004.97 : 1,428,054.98 = 312,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,004.97/1,428,054.98 = 312,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,004.97x = 1,428,054.98 × 312,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,004.97x = 445,912,936,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,912,936,370.40/952,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,393.50

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