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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,588.86, 1,314,524.59 and 565,421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,588.86, 1,314,524.59 and 565,421.17 is: 780,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,588.86 : 1,314,524.59 = 565,421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,588.86/1,314,524.59 = 565,421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,588.86x = 1,314,524.59 × 565,421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,588.86x = 743,260,031,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,260,031,671.57/952,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,252.70

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