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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,291.57, 1,425,036.20 and 572,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,291.57, 1,425,036.20 and 572,004.66 is: 856,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,291.57 : 1,425,036.20 = 572,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,291.57/1,425,036.20 = 572,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,291.57x = 1,425,036.20 × 572,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,291.57x = 815,127,344,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,127,344,208.67/951,291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,863.84

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