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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,134.48, 1,428,437.84 and 472,587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,134.48, 1,428,437.84 and 472,587.35 is: 708,998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,134.48 : 1,428,437.84 = 472,587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,134.48/1,428,437.84 = 472,587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,134.48x = 1,428,437.84 × 472,587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,134.48x = 675,061,643,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,061,643,940.20/952,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,998.21

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