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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,961.60, 1,427,184.64 and 471,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,961.60, 1,427,184.64 and 471,851.52 is: 707,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,961.60 : 1,427,184.64 = 471,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,961.60/1,427,184.64 = 471,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,961.60x = 1,427,184.64 × 471,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,961.60x = 673,419,241,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,419,241,704.65/951,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,401.69

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