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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,775.36, 1,425,759.56 and 572,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,775.36, 1,425,759.56 and 572,486.72 is: 857,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,775.36 : 1,425,759.56 = 572,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,775.36/1,425,759.56 = 572,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,775.36x = 1,425,759.56 × 572,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,775.36x = 816,228,414,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,228,414,013.04/951,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,585.15

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