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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,058.94, 1,428,093.28 and 320,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,058.94, 1,428,093.28 and 320,978.22 is: 481,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,058.94 : 1,428,093.28 = 320,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,058.94/1,428,093.28 = 320,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,058.94x = 1,428,093.28 × 320,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,058.94x = 458,386,839,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,386,839,008.36/952,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,468.97

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