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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,542, 1,314,460.37 and 565,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,542, 1,314,460.37 and 565,374.26 is: 780,188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,542 : 1,314,460.37 = 565,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,542/1,314,460.37 = 565,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,542x = 1,314,460.37 × 565,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,542x = 743,162,063,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,162,063,687.66/952,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,188.24

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