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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,621.48, 1,426,980.24 and 552,384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,621.48, 1,426,980.24 and 552,384.63 is: 828,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,621.48 : 1,426,980.24 = 552,384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,621.48/1,426,980.24 = 552,384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,621.48x = 1,426,980.24 × 552,384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,621.48x = 788,241,951,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,241,951,889.71/951,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,314.59

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