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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,217.52, 1,427,574.72 and 472,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,217.52, 1,427,574.72 and 472,114.29 is: 707,798.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,217.52 : 1,427,574.72 = 472,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,217.52/1,427,574.72 = 472,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,217.52x = 1,427,574.72 × 472,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,217.52x = 673,978,425,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,978,425,354.75/952,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,798.81

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