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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,261.20, 1,428,500.16 and 345,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,261.20, 1,428,500.16 and 345,335.46 is: 518,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,261.20 : 1,428,500.16 = 345,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,261.20/1,428,500.16 = 345,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,261.20x = 1,428,500.16 × 345,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,261.20x = 493,311,759,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,311,759,863.67/952,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,042.49

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