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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,499.92, 1,429,838.52 and 575,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,499.92, 1,429,838.52 and 575,209.68 is: 861,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,499.92 : 1,429,838.52 = 575,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,499.92/1,429,838.52 = 575,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,499.92x = 1,429,838.52 × 575,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,499.92x = 822,456,957,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,456,957,540.87/954,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,662.68

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