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