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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,005.36, 1,427,565 and 352,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,005.36, 1,427,565 and 352,942.32 is: 529,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,005.36 : 1,427,565 = 352,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,005.36/1,427,565 = 352,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,005.36x = 1,427,565 × 352,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,005.36x = 503,848,103,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,848,103,050.80/952,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,249.23

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