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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,832.72, 1,427,038.94 and 572,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,832.72, 1,427,038.94 and 572,664.60 is: 858,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,832.72 : 1,427,038.94 = 572,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,832.72/1,427,038.94 = 572,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,832.72x = 1,427,038.94 × 572,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,832.72x = 817,214,676,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,214,676,624.33/951,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,569.65

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