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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,550.25, 1,314,471.74 and 565,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,550.25, 1,314,471.74 and 565,382.49 is: 780,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,550.25 : 1,314,471.74 = 565,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,550.25/1,314,471.74 = 565,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,550.25x = 1,314,471.74 × 565,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,550.25x = 743,179,302,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,179,302,568.92/952,550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,199.58

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