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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,230.96, 1,428,351.12 and 321,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,230.96, 1,428,351.12 and 321,150.24 is: 481,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,230.96 : 1,428,351.12 = 321,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,230.96/1,428,351.12 = 321,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,230.96x = 1,428,351.12 × 321,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,230.96x = 458,715,304,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,715,304,992.27/952,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,726.94

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