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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,872.97, 1,427,576.40 and 551,800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,872.97, 1,427,576.40 and 551,800.15 is: 828,435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,872.97 : 1,427,576.40 = 551,800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,872.97/1,427,576.40 = 551,800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,872.97x = 1,427,576.40 × 551,800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,872.97x = 787,736,868,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,736,868,087.52/950,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,435.44

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