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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,024.43, 1,428,273 and 472,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,024.43, 1,428,273 and 472,477.29 is: 708,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,024.43 : 1,428,273 = 472,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,024.43/1,428,273 = 472,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,024.43x = 1,428,273 × 472,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,024.43x = 674,826,556,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,826,556,420.17/952,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,833.23

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