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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,478.48, 1,426,765.74 and 552,241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,478.48, 1,426,765.74 and 552,241.63 is: 828,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,478.48 : 1,426,765.74 = 552,241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,478.48/1,426,765.74 = 552,241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,478.48x = 1,426,765.74 × 552,241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,478.48x = 787,919,437,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,919,437,885.76/951,478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,100.11

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