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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,229.92, 1,427,348.48 and 320,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,229.92, 1,427,348.48 and 320,925.76 is: 481,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,229.92 : 1,427,348.48 = 320,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,229.92/1,427,348.48 = 320,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,229.92x = 1,427,348.48 × 320,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,229.92x = 458,072,895,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,072,895,728.85/952,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,052.83

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