Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,838.97, 1,427,048.28 and 572,670.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 951,838.97, 1,427,048.28 and 572,670.88 is: 858,579.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,838.97 : 1,427,048.28 = 572,670.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,838.97/1,427,048.28 = 572,670.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,838.97x = 1,427,048.28 × 572,670.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,838.97x = 817,228,990,742.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,228,990,742.47/951,838.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,579.05
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