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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,849.83, 1,427,315.48 and 552,591.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,849.83, 1,427,315.48 and 552,591.11 is: 828,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,849.83 : 1,427,315.48 = 552,591.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,849.83/1,427,315.48 = 552,591.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,849.83x = 1,427,315.48 × 552,591.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,849.83x = 788,721,848,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,721,848,290.93/951,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,620.04

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