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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,187.80, 1,426,805.07 and 551,835.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,187.80, 1,426,805.07 and 551,835.58 is: 826,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,187.80 : 1,426,805.07 = 551,835.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,187.80/1,426,805.07 = 551,835.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,187.80x = 1,426,805.07 × 551,835.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,187.80x = 787,361,803,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,361,803,350.39/952,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,897.60

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