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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,131.90, 1,428,428.60 and 547,583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,131.90, 1,428,428.60 and 547,583.03 is: 821,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,131.90 : 1,428,428.60 = 547,583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,131.90/1,428,428.60 = 547,583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,131.90x = 1,428,428.60 × 547,583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,131.90x = 782,183,266,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,183,266,684.09/952,131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,507.26

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