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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,857.34, 1,427,326.73 and 552,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,857.34, 1,427,326.73 and 552,598.62 is: 828,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,857.34 : 1,427,326.73 = 552,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,857.34/1,427,326.73 = 552,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,857.34x = 1,427,326.73 × 552,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,857.34x = 788,738,778,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,738,778,524.12/951,857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,631.29

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