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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,259.84, 1,428,473.64 and 353,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,259.84, 1,428,473.64 and 353,227.40 is: 529,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,259.84 : 1,428,473.64 = 353,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,259.84/1,428,473.64 = 353,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,259.84x = 1,428,473.64 × 353,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,259.84x = 504,576,029,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,576,029,825.74/952,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,872.21

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