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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,653.78, 1,427,872.59 and 353,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,653.78, 1,427,872.59 and 353,153.34 is: 529,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,653.78 : 1,427,872.59 = 353,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,653.78/1,427,872.59 = 353,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,653.78x = 1,427,872.59 × 353,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,653.78x = 504,257,974,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,257,974,252.95/952,653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,319.24

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