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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,055.94, 1,428,088.77 and 320,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,055.94, 1,428,088.77 and 320,975.22 is: 481,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,055.94 : 1,428,088.77 = 320,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,055.94/1,428,088.77 = 320,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,055.94x = 1,428,088.77 × 320,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,055.94x = 458,381,107,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,381,107,130.28/952,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,464.47

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