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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,587.42, 1,314,522.61 and 565,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,587.42, 1,314,522.61 and 565,419.74 is: 780,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,587.42 : 1,314,522.61 = 565,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,587.42/1,314,522.61 = 565,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,587.42x = 1,314,522.61 × 565,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,587.42x = 743,257,032,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,257,032,370.32/952,587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,250.73

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