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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,232.92, 1,427,352.98 and 320,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,232.92, 1,427,352.98 and 320,928.76 is: 481,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,232.92 : 1,427,352.98 = 320,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,232.92/1,427,352.98 = 320,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,232.92x = 1,427,352.98 × 320,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,232.92x = 458,078,621,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,078,621,953.71/952,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,057.33

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