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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,212.83, 1,427,567.69 and 472,109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,212.83, 1,427,567.69 and 472,109.61 is: 707,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,212.83 : 1,427,567.69 = 472,109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,212.83/1,427,567.69 = 472,109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,212.83x = 1,427,567.69 × 472,109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,212.83x = 673,968,431,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,968,431,908.15/952,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,791.80

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