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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,278, 1,428,817.56 and 592,749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,278, 1,428,817.56 and 592,749.48 is: 889,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,278 : 1,428,817.56 = 592,749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,278/1,428,817.56 = 592,749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,278x = 1,428,817.56 × 592,749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,278x = 846,930,865,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,930,865,704.87/952,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,373.55

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