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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,801.60, 1,430,239.20 and 532,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,801.60, 1,430,239.20 and 532,897.60 is: 799,926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,801.60 : 1,430,239.20 = 532,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,801.60/1,430,239.20 = 532,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,801.60x = 1,430,239.20 × 532,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,801.60x = 762,171,037,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,171,037,105.92/952,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,926.28

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