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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,304.96, 1,428,461.84 and 321,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,304.96, 1,428,461.84 and 321,224.32 is: 481,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,304.96 : 1,428,461.84 = 321,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,304.96/1,428,461.84 = 321,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,304.96x = 1,428,461.84 × 321,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,304.96x = 458,856,683,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,856,683,199.95/952,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,837.96

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