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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,368.03, 1,428,464.57 and 321,287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,368.03, 1,428,464.57 and 321,287.31 is: 481,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,368.03 : 1,428,464.57 = 321,287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,368.03/1,428,464.57 = 321,287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,368.03x = 1,428,464.57 × 321,287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,368.03x = 458,947,537,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,947,537,519.17/952,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,901.45

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