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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,927.69, 1,426,548.96 and 525,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,927.69, 1,426,548.96 and 525,655.42 is: 787,741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,927.69 : 1,426,548.96 = 525,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,927.69/1,426,548.96 = 525,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,927.69x = 1,426,548.96 × 525,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,927.69x = 749,873,192,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,873,192,719.36/951,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,741.76

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