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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,847.20, 1,436,114.70 and 452,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,847.20, 1,436,114.70 and 452,650.20 is: 678,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,847.20 : 1,436,114.70 = 452,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,847.20/1,436,114.70 = 452,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,847.20x = 1,436,114.70 × 452,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,847.20x = 650,057,606,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,057,606,177.94/957,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,665.25

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