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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,871.60, 1,429,917.99 and 322,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,871.60, 1,429,917.99 and 322,343.76 is: 483,215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,871.60 : 1,429,917.99 = 322,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,871.60/1,429,917.99 = 322,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,871.60x = 1,429,917.99 × 322,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,871.60x = 460,925,141,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,925,141,388.24/953,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,215.08

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