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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,644.73, 1,427,015.12 and 552,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,644.73, 1,427,015.12 and 552,407.88 is: 828,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,644.73 : 1,427,015.12 = 552,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,644.73/1,427,015.12 = 552,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,644.73x = 1,427,015.12 × 552,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,644.73x = 788,294,394,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,294,394,405.11/951,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,349.46

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