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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,364.72, 1,428,547.80 and 287,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,364.72, 1,428,547.80 and 287,516.72 is: 431,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,364.72 : 1,428,547.80 = 287,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,364.72/1,428,547.80 = 287,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,364.72x = 1,428,547.80 × 287,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,364.72x = 410,731,377,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,731,377,819.22/952,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,275.30

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