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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,841.47, 1,427,052.05 and 572,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,841.47, 1,427,052.05 and 572,673.36 is: 858,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,841.47 : 1,427,052.05 = 572,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,841.47/1,427,052.05 = 572,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,841.47x = 1,427,052.05 × 572,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,841.47x = 817,234,682,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,234,682,369.76/951,841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,582.77

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