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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,370.03, 1,428,467.56 and 321,289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,370.03, 1,428,467.56 and 321,289.31 is: 481,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,370.03 : 1,428,467.56 = 321,289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,370.03/1,428,467.56 = 321,289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,370.03x = 1,428,467.56 × 321,289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,370.03x = 458,951,356,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,951,356,709.78/952,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,904.45

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