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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,779.40, 1,427,300.66 and 552,579.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,779.40, 1,427,300.66 and 552,579.64 is: 827,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,779.40 : 1,427,300.66 = 552,579.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,779.40/1,427,300.66 = 552,579.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,779.40x = 1,427,300.66 × 552,579.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,779.40x = 788,697,284,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,697,284,874.56/952,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,785.83

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