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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,882.12, 1,427,454.54 and 552,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,882.12, 1,427,454.54 and 552,682.12 is: 827,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,882.12 : 1,427,454.54 = 552,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,882.12/1,427,454.54 = 552,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,882.12x = 1,427,454.54 × 552,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,882.12x = 788,928,601,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,928,601,370.83/952,882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,939.35

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