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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,505.32, 1,427,764.38 and 321,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,505.32, 1,427,764.38 and 321,202.12 is: 481,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,505.32 : 1,427,764.38 = 321,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,505.32/1,427,764.38 = 321,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,505.32x = 1,427,764.38 × 321,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,505.32x = 458,600,945,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,600,945,716.49/952,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,468.12

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