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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,634.98, 1,427,000.49 and 552,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,634.98, 1,427,000.49 and 552,398.13 is: 828,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,634.98 : 1,427,000.49 = 552,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,634.98/1,427,000.49 = 552,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,634.98x = 1,427,000.49 × 552,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,634.98x = 788,272,402,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,272,402,185.08/951,634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,334.83

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