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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,870.60, 1,427,232.30 and 578,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,870.60, 1,427,232.30 and 578,240.20 is: 866,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,870.60 : 1,427,232.30 = 578,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,870.60/1,427,232.30 = 578,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,870.60x = 1,427,232.30 × 578,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,870.60x = 825,283,090,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,283,090,598.46/952,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,101.96

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