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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,871.60, 1,427,233.80 and 578,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,871.60, 1,427,233.80 and 578,241.20 is: 866,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,871.60 : 1,427,233.80 = 578,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,871.60/1,427,233.80 = 578,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,871.60x = 1,427,233.80 × 578,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,871.60x = 825,285,385,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,285,385,192.56/952,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,103.46

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