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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,892.61, 1,427,995.13 and 526,620.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,892.61, 1,427,995.13 and 526,620.39 is: 789,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,892.61 : 1,427,995.13 = 526,620.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,892.61/1,427,995.13 = 526,620.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,892.61x = 1,427,995.13 × 526,620.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,892.61x = 752,011,349,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,011,349,645.60/952,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,187.93

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