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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,847.72, 1,427,061.41 and 572,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,847.72, 1,427,061.41 and 572,679.64 is: 858,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,847.72 : 1,427,061.41 = 572,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,847.72/1,427,061.41 = 572,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,847.72x = 1,427,061.41 × 572,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,847.72x = 817,249,004,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,249,004,537.99/951,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,592.18

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