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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,840.47, 1,427,050.55 and 572,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,840.47, 1,427,050.55 and 572,672.36 is: 858,581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,840.47 : 1,427,050.55 = 572,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,840.47/1,427,050.55 = 572,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,840.47x = 1,427,050.55 × 572,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,840.47x = 817,232,396,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,232,396,309.18/951,840.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,581.27

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