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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,899.50, 1,429,349.26 and 288,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,899.50, 1,429,349.26 and 288,051.50 is: 432,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,899.50 : 1,429,349.26 = 288,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,899.50/1,429,349.26 = 288,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,899.50x = 1,429,349.26 × 288,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,899.50x = 411,726,198,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,726,198,366.89/952,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,077.25

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