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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,157.61, 1,428,482.45 and 353,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,157.61, 1,428,482.45 and 353,289.58 is: 530,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,157.61 : 1,428,482.45 = 353,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,157.61/1,428,482.45 = 353,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,157.61x = 1,428,482.45 × 353,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,157.61x = 504,667,964,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,667,964,797.87/952,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,025.66

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