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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,881.12, 1,427,453.04 and 552,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,881.12, 1,427,453.04 and 552,681.12 is: 827,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,881.12 : 1,427,453.04 = 552,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,881.12/1,427,453.04 = 552,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,881.12x = 1,427,453.04 × 552,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,881.12x = 788,926,344,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,926,344,894.61/952,881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,937.85

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