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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,268.35, 1,425,001.34 and 571,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,268.35, 1,425,001.34 and 571,981.40 is: 856,828.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,268.35 : 1,425,001.34 = 571,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,268.35/1,425,001.34 = 571,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,268.35x = 1,425,001.34 × 571,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,268.35x = 815,074,261,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,074,261,103.78/951,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,828.95

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