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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,037.40, 1,427,059.80 and 320,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,037.40, 1,427,059.80 and 320,733.12 is: 480,764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,037.40 : 1,427,059.80 = 320,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,037.40/1,427,059.80 = 320,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,037.40x = 1,427,059.80 × 320,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,037.40x = 457,705,342,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,705,342,080.58/952,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,764.04

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