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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,974.56, 1,426,017.84 and 531,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,974.56, 1,426,017.84 and 531,474.40 is: 796,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,974.56 : 1,426,017.84 = 531,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,974.56/1,426,017.84 = 531,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,974.56x = 1,426,017.84 × 531,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,974.56x = 757,891,975,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,891,975,903.30/951,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,126.29

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