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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,023.43, 1,428,271.50 and 472,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,023.43, 1,428,271.50 and 472,476.29 is: 708,831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,023.43 : 1,428,271.50 = 472,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,023.43/1,428,271.50 = 472,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,023.43x = 1,428,271.50 × 472,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,023.43x = 674,824,421,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,824,421,822.22/952,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,831.74

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