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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,031.70, 1,427,151.39 and 320,504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,031.70, 1,427,151.39 and 320,504.34 is: 480,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,031.70 : 1,427,151.39 = 320,504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,031.70/1,427,151.39 = 320,504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,031.70x = 1,427,151.39 × 320,504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,031.70x = 457,408,214,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,408,214,332.03/952,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,454.82

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