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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,865.52, 1,426,852.16 and 477,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,865.52, 1,426,852.16 and 477,101.84 is: 715,178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,865.52 : 1,426,852.16 = 477,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,865.52/1,426,852.16 = 477,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,865.52x = 1,426,852.16 × 477,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,865.52x = 680,753,790,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,753,790,943.97/951,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,178.54

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