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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,420.56, 1,428,466.56 and 269,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,420.56, 1,428,466.56 and 269,355.12 is: 403,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,420.56 : 1,428,466.56 = 269,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,420.56/1,428,466.56 = 269,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,420.56x = 1,428,466.56 × 269,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,420.56x = 384,764,781,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,764,781,684.79/952,420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,986.22

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