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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,531.50, 1,428,797.28 and 287,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,531.50, 1,428,797.28 and 287,683.50 is: 431,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,531.50 : 1,428,797.28 = 287,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,531.50/1,428,797.28 = 287,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,531.50x = 1,428,797.28 × 287,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,531.50x = 411,041,402,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,041,402,300.88/952,531.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,525.26

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