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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,073.94, 1,428,115.80 and 320,993.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,073.94, 1,428,115.80 and 320,993.22 is: 481,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,073.94 : 1,428,115.80 = 320,993.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,073.94/1,428,115.80 = 320,993.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,073.94x = 1,428,115.80 × 320,993.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,073.94x = 458,415,489,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,415,489,174.88/952,073.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,491.48

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