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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,305.44, 1,425,056.76 and 572,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,305.44, 1,425,056.76 and 572,018.50 is: 856,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,305.44 : 1,425,056.76 = 572,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,305.44/1,425,056.76 = 572,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,305.44x = 1,425,056.76 × 572,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,305.44x = 815,158,830,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,158,830,270.06/951,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,884.44

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