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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,425, 1,418,937.66 and 572,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,425, 1,418,937.66 and 572,364.84 is: 858,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,425 : 1,418,937.66 = 572,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,425/1,418,937.66 = 572,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,425x = 1,418,937.66 × 572,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,425x = 812,150,026,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,150,026,735.87/946,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,124.02

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