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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,377.26, 1,428,478.42 and 321,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,377.26, 1,428,478.42 and 321,296.54 is: 481,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,377.26 : 1,428,478.42 = 321,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,377.26/1,428,478.42 = 321,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,377.26x = 1,428,478.42 × 321,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,377.26x = 458,965,178,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,965,178,955.80/952,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,915.30

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