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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,501.32, 1,427,758.38 and 321,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,501.32, 1,427,758.38 and 321,198.12 is: 481,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,501.32 : 1,427,758.38 = 321,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,501.32/1,427,758.38 = 321,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,501.32x = 1,427,758.38 × 321,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,501.32x = 458,593,307,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,593,307,470.25/952,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,462.12

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