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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,814.26, 1,425,817.49 and 572,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,814.26, 1,425,817.49 and 572,525.69 is: 857,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,814.26 : 1,425,817.49 = 572,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,814.26/1,425,817.49 = 572,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,814.26x = 1,425,817.49 × 572,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,814.26x = 816,317,132,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,317,132,284.60/951,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,643.31

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