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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,999.56, 1,429,761.78 and 322,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,999.56, 1,429,761.78 and 322,356.24 is: 483,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,999.56 : 1,429,761.78 = 322,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,999.56/1,429,761.78 = 322,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,999.56x = 1,429,761.78 × 322,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,999.56x = 460,892,631,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,892,631,496.51/952,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,623.13

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