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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,846.72, 1,427,059.90 and 572,678.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,846.72, 1,427,059.90 and 572,678.63 is: 858,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,846.72 : 1,427,059.90 = 572,678.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,846.72/1,427,059.90 = 572,678.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,846.72x = 1,427,059.90 × 572,678.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,846.72x = 817,246,708,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,246,708,459.94/951,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,590.67

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