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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,776.36, 1,425,761.06 and 572,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,776.36, 1,425,761.06 and 572,487.72 is: 857,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,776.36 : 1,425,761.06 = 572,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,776.36/1,425,761.06 = 572,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,776.36x = 1,425,761.06 × 572,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,776.36x = 816,230,698,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,230,698,504.18/951,776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,586.65

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