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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,754.38, 1,425,728.13 and 572,465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,754.38, 1,425,728.13 and 572,465.67 is: 857,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,754.38 : 1,425,728.13 = 572,465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,754.38/1,425,728.13 = 572,465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,754.38x = 1,425,728.13 × 572,465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,754.38x = 816,180,409,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,180,409,178.30/951,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,553.62

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