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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,432.26, 1,428,681.33 and 478,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,432.26, 1,428,681.33 and 478,859.46 is: 718,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,432.26 : 1,428,681.33 = 478,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,432.26/1,428,681.33 = 478,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,432.26x = 1,428,681.33 × 478,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,432.26x = 684,137,570,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,137,570,195.88/952,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,305.75

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