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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,433.26, 1,428,682.83 and 478,860.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,433.26, 1,428,682.83 and 478,860.46 is: 718,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,433.26 : 1,428,682.83 = 478,860.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,433.26/1,428,682.83 = 478,860.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,433.26x = 1,428,682.83 × 478,860.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,433.26x = 684,139,717,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,139,717,167.90/952,433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,307.25

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