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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,543, 1,314,461.75 and 565,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,543, 1,314,461.75 and 565,375.26 is: 780,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,543 : 1,314,461.75 = 565,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,543/1,314,461.75 = 565,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,543x = 1,314,461.75 × 565,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,543x = 743,164,153,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,164,153,666.31/952,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,189.61

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