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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,038.42, 1,427,357.79 and 453,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,038.42, 1,427,357.79 and 453,752.34 is: 680,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,038.42 : 1,427,357.79 = 453,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,038.42/1,427,357.79 = 453,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,038.42x = 1,427,357.79 × 453,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,038.42x = 647,666,937,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,666,937,229.73/952,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,294.96

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