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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,767.74, 1,427,283.20 and 552,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,767.74, 1,427,283.20 and 552,567.80 is: 827,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,767.74 : 1,427,283.20 = 552,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,767.74/1,427,283.20 = 552,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,767.74x = 1,427,283.20 × 552,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,767.74x = 788,670,737,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,670,737,800.96/952,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,768.10

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