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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,267.92, 1,430,511.96 and 322,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,267.92, 1,430,511.96 and 322,742.24 is: 483,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,267.92 : 1,430,511.96 = 322,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,267.92/1,430,511.96 = 322,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,267.92x = 1,430,511.96 × 322,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,267.92x = 461,686,634,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,686,634,317.19/954,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,812.38

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