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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,674.32, 1,428,710.51 and 312,872.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,674.32, 1,428,710.51 and 312,872.63 is: 469,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,674.32 : 1,428,710.51 = 312,872.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,674.32/1,428,710.51 = 312,872.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,674.32x = 1,428,710.51 × 312,872.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,674.32x = 447,004,413,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,004,413,207.98/952,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,210.10

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