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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,852.08, 1,427,318.86 and 552,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,852.08, 1,427,318.86 and 552,593.36 is: 828,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,852.08 : 1,427,318.86 = 552,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,852.08/1,427,318.86 = 552,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,852.08x = 1,427,318.86 × 552,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,852.08x = 788,726,921,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,726,921,875.80/951,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,623.42

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