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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,850.56, 1,427,273.28 and 502,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,850.56, 1,427,273.28 and 502,812.48 is: 753,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,850.56 : 1,427,273.28 = 502,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,850.56/1,427,273.28 = 502,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,850.56x = 1,427,273.28 × 502,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,850.56x = 717,650,817,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,650,817,554.53/951,850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,953.24

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