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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,498.32, 1,427,753.88 and 321,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,498.32, 1,427,753.88 and 321,195.12 is: 481,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,498.32 : 1,427,753.88 = 321,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,498.32/1,427,753.88 = 321,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,498.32x = 1,427,753.88 × 321,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,498.32x = 458,587,578,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,587,578,817.07/952,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,457.62

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