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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,301.96, 1,428,457.34 and 321,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,301.96, 1,428,457.34 and 321,221.32 is: 481,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,301.96 : 1,428,457.34 = 321,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,301.96/1,428,457.34 = 321,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,301.96x = 1,428,457.34 × 321,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,301.96x = 458,850,952,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,850,952,318.49/952,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,833.46

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