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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,151.20, 1,427,218.80 and 352,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,151.20, 1,427,218.80 and 352,727.20 is: 528,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,151.20 : 1,427,218.80 = 352,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,151.20/1,427,218.80 = 352,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,151.20x = 1,427,218.80 × 352,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,151.20x = 503,418,891,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,418,891,111.36/952,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,717.38

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