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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,186.38, 1,426,959.80 and 501,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,186.38, 1,426,959.80 and 501,482.08 is: 752,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,186.38 : 1,426,959.80 = 501,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,186.38/1,426,959.80 = 501,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,186.38x = 1,426,959.80 × 501,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,186.38x = 715,594,758,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,594,758,938.18/951,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,318.13

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