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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,377.22, 1,428,478.35 and 321,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,377.22, 1,428,478.35 and 321,296.50 is: 481,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,377.22 : 1,428,478.35 = 321,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,377.22/1,428,478.35 = 321,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,377.22x = 1,428,478.35 × 321,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,377.22x = 458,965,092,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,965,092,574.29/952,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,915.24

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