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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,233.92, 1,427,354.48 and 320,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,233.92, 1,427,354.48 and 320,929.76 is: 481,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,233.92 : 1,427,354.48 = 320,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,233.92/1,427,354.48 = 320,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,233.92x = 1,427,354.48 × 320,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,233.92x = 458,080,530,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,080,530,701.33/952,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,058.83

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