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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,280.11, 1,425,018.92 and 571,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,280.11, 1,425,018.92 and 571,993.16 is: 856,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,280.11 : 1,425,018.92 = 571,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,280.11/1,425,018.92 = 571,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,280.11x = 1,425,018.92 × 571,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,280.11x = 815,101,069,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,101,069,415.48/951,280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,846.54

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