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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,185.88, 1,426,959.05 and 501,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,185.88, 1,426,959.05 and 501,481.58 is: 752,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,185.88 : 1,426,959.05 = 501,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,185.88/1,426,959.05 = 501,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,185.88x = 1,426,959.05 × 501,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,185.88x = 715,593,669,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,593,669,347.10/951,185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,317.38

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