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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,780.40, 1,427,302.16 and 552,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,780.40, 1,427,302.16 and 552,580.64 is: 827,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,780.40 : 1,427,302.16 = 552,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,780.40/1,427,302.16 = 552,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,780.40x = 1,427,302.16 × 552,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,780.40x = 788,699,541,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,699,541,046.18/952,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,787.33

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