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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,223.96, 1,427,331.74 and 312,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,223.96, 1,427,331.74 and 312,360.62 is: 468,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,223.96 : 1,427,331.74 = 312,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,223.96/1,427,331.74 = 312,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,223.96x = 1,427,331.74 × 312,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,223.96x = 445,842,218,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,842,218,553.62/952,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,211.51

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