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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,643.48, 1,427,013.24 and 552,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,643.48, 1,427,013.24 and 552,406.64 is: 828,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,643.48 : 1,427,013.24 = 552,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,643.48/1,427,013.24 = 552,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,643.48x = 1,427,013.24 × 552,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,643.48x = 788,291,589,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,291,589,143.91/951,643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,347.60

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