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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,074.96, 1,428,117.32 and 320,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,074.96, 1,428,117.32 and 320,994.24 is: 481,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,074.96 : 1,428,117.32 = 320,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,074.96/1,428,117.32 = 320,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,074.96x = 1,428,117.32 × 320,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,074.96x = 458,417,433,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,417,433,764.24/952,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,493.01

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