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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,736.46, 1,314,727.98 and 565,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,736.46, 1,314,727.98 and 565,568.46 is: 780,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,736.46 : 1,314,727.98 = 565,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,736.46/1,314,727.98 = 565,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,736.46x = 1,314,727.98 × 565,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,736.46x = 743,568,678,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,568,678,967.51/952,736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,455.78

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