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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,873.20, 1,427,997.60 and 632,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,873.20, 1,427,997.60 and 632,113.20 is: 947,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,873.20 : 1,427,997.60 = 632,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,873.20/1,427,997.60 = 632,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,873.20x = 1,427,997.60 × 632,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,873.20x = 902,656,132,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,656,132,528.32/952,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,299.32

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