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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,224.72, 1,427,332.86 and 312,361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,224.72, 1,427,332.86 and 312,361.37 is: 468,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,224.72 : 1,427,332.86 = 312,361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,224.72/1,427,332.86 = 312,361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,224.72x = 1,427,332.86 × 312,361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,224.72x = 445,843,640,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,843,640,458.95/952,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,212.63

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