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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,225.72, 1,427,334.36 and 312,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,225.72, 1,427,334.36 and 312,362.37 is: 468,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,225.72 : 1,427,334.36 = 312,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,225.72/1,427,334.36 = 312,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,225.72x = 1,427,334.36 × 312,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,225.72x = 445,845,543,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,845,543,472.03/952,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,214.14

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