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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,850.83, 1,427,316.98 and 552,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,850.83, 1,427,316.98 and 552,592.11 is: 828,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,850.83 : 1,427,316.98 = 552,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,850.83/1,427,316.98 = 552,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,850.83x = 1,427,316.98 × 552,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,850.83x = 788,724,101,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,724,101,617.03/951,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,621.54

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