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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,312.75, 1,428,450.67 and 232,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,312.75, 1,428,450.67 and 232,659.21 is: 348,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,312.75 : 1,428,450.67 = 232,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,312.75/1,428,450.67 = 232,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,312.75x = 1,428,450.67 × 232,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,312.75x = 332,342,205,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,342,205,381.81/952,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,984.31

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