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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,500.28, 1,427,767.20 and 552,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,500.28, 1,427,767.20 and 552,427.92 is: 828,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,500.28 : 1,427,767.20 = 552,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,500.28/1,427,767.20 = 552,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,500.28x = 1,427,767.20 × 552,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,500.28x = 788,738,464,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,738,464,540.22/951,500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,941.92

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