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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,927.68, 1,426,320 and 525,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,927.68, 1,426,320 and 525,792 is: 786,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,927.68 : 1,426,320 = 525,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,927.68/1,426,320 = 525,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,927.68x = 1,426,320 × 525,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,927.68x = 749,947,645,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,947,645,440/952,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,993.24

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