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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,377.66, 1,428,479 and 321,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,377.66, 1,428,479 and 321,296.94 is: 481,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,377.66 : 1,428,479 = 321,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,377.66/1,428,479 = 321,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,377.66x = 1,428,479 × 321,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,377.66x = 458,965,931,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,965,931,554.26/952,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,915.89

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