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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,008.51, 1,426,108.86 and 572,720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,008.51, 1,426,108.86 and 572,720.34 is: 857,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,008.51 : 1,426,108.86 = 572,720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,008.51/1,426,108.86 = 572,720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,008.51x = 1,426,108.86 × 572,720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,008.51x = 816,761,551,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,761,551,176.21/952,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,935.14

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