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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,697.23, 1,427,093.87 and 552,460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,697.23, 1,427,093.87 and 552,460.47 is: 828,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,697.23 : 1,427,093.87 = 552,460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,697.23/1,427,093.87 = 552,460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,697.23x = 1,427,093.87 × 552,460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,697.23x = 788,412,947,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,412,947,392.02/951,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,428.33

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