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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,376.66, 1,428,477.50 and 321,295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,376.66, 1,428,477.50 and 321,295.94 is: 481,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,376.66 : 1,428,477.50 = 321,295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,376.66/1,428,477.50 = 321,295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,376.66x = 1,428,477.50 × 321,295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,376.66x = 458,964,014,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,964,014,792.20/952,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,914.39

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