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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,847.22, 1,427,060.66 and 572,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,847.22, 1,427,060.66 and 572,679.14 is: 858,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,847.22 : 1,427,060.66 = 572,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,847.22/1,427,060.66 = 572,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,847.22x = 1,427,060.66 × 572,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,847.22x = 817,247,861,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,247,861,497.93/951,847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,591.43

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