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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,259.34, 1,428,472.89 and 353,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,259.34, 1,428,472.89 and 353,226.90 is: 529,871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,259.34 : 1,428,472.89 = 353,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,259.34/1,428,472.89 = 353,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,259.34x = 1,428,472.89 × 353,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,259.34x = 504,575,050,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,575,050,668.74/952,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,871.46

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