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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,879.20, 1,428,006.60 and 632,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,879.20, 1,428,006.60 and 632,119.20 is: 947,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,879.20 : 1,428,006.60 = 632,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,879.20/1,428,006.60 = 632,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,879.20x = 1,428,006.60 × 632,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,879.20x = 902,670,389,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,670,389,586.72/952,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,308.32

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