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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,030.20, 1,427,149.14 and 320,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,030.20, 1,427,149.14 and 320,502.84 is: 480,452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,030.20 : 1,427,149.14 = 320,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,030.20/1,427,149.14 = 320,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,030.20x = 1,427,149.14 × 320,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,030.20x = 457,405,352,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,405,352,473.56/952,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,452.57

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