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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,374.78, 1,428,474.69 and 321,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,374.78, 1,428,474.69 and 321,294.06 is: 481,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,374.78 : 1,428,474.69 = 321,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,374.78/1,428,474.69 = 321,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,374.78x = 1,428,474.69 × 321,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,374.78x = 458,960,432,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,960,432,757.34/952,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,911.58

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