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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,586.42, 1,314,521.23 and 565,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,586.42, 1,314,521.23 and 565,418.74 is: 780,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,586.42 : 1,314,521.23 = 565,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,586.42/1,314,521.23 = 565,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,586.42x = 1,314,521.23 × 565,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,586.42x = 743,254,934,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,254,934,283.55/952,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,249.35

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