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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,643.23, 1,427,012.87 and 552,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,643.23, 1,427,012.87 and 552,406.38 is: 828,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,643.23 : 1,427,012.87 = 552,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,643.23/1,427,012.87 = 552,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,643.23x = 1,427,012.87 × 552,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,643.23x = 788,291,010,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,291,010,968.08/951,643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,347.21

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