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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,755.38, 1,425,729.63 and 572,466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,755.38, 1,425,729.63 and 572,466.67 is: 857,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,755.38 : 1,425,729.63 = 572,466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,755.38/1,425,729.63 = 572,466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,755.38x = 1,425,729.63 × 572,466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,755.38x = 816,182,693,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,182,693,606.43/951,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,555.11

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