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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,273.36, 1,425,008.84 and 571,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,273.36, 1,425,008.84 and 571,986.40 is: 856,836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,273.36 : 1,425,008.84 = 571,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,273.36/1,425,008.84 = 571,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,273.36x = 1,425,008.84 × 571,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,273.36x = 815,085,676,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,085,676,359.78/951,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,836.44

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