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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,708.10, 1,427,193.72 and 552,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,708.10, 1,427,193.72 and 552,508.05 is: 827,678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,708.10 : 1,427,193.72 = 552,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,708.10/1,427,193.72 = 552,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,708.10x = 1,427,193.72 × 552,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,708.10x = 788,536,019,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,536,019,209.45/952,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,678.51

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