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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,851.08, 1,429,043.72 and 552,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,851.08, 1,429,043.72 and 552,778.28 is: 829,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,851.08 : 1,429,043.72 = 552,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,851.08/1,429,043.72 = 552,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,851.08x = 1,429,043.72 × 552,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,851.08x = 789,944,329,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,944,329,586.40/951,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,903.28

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