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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,629.91, 1,428,643.73 and 312,828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,629.91, 1,428,643.73 and 312,828.18 is: 469,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,629.91 : 1,428,643.73 = 312,828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,629.91/1,428,643.73 = 312,828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,629.91x = 1,428,643.73 × 312,828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,629.91x = 446,920,011,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,920,011,589.31/952,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,143.37

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