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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.36, 1,425,017.80 and 571,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.36, 1,425,017.80 and 571,992.40 is: 856,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.36 : 1,425,017.80 = 571,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.36/1,425,017.80 = 571,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.36x = 1,425,017.80 × 571,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.36x = 815,099,350,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,099,350,743.53/951,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,845.41

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