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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,052.94, 1,428,084.27 and 320,972.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,052.94, 1,428,084.27 and 320,972.22 is: 481,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,052.94 : 1,428,084.27 = 320,972.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,052.94/1,428,084.27 = 320,972.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,052.94x = 1,428,084.27 × 320,972.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,052.94x = 458,375,378,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,375,378,488.98/952,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,459.97

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