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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,321.23, 1,426,763.43 and 567,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,321.23, 1,426,763.43 and 567,178.77 is: 850,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,321.23 : 1,426,763.43 = 567,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,321.23/1,426,763.43 = 567,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,321.23x = 1,426,763.43 × 567,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,321.23x = 809,229,927,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,229,927,308.38/951,321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,637.94

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