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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,864.78, 1,317,539.89 and 937,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,864.78, 1,317,539.89 and 937,464.20 is: 1,296,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,864.78 : 1,317,539.89 = 937,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,864.78/1,317,539.89 = 937,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,864.78x = 1,317,539.89 × 937,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,864.78x = 1,235,146,479,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,146,479,897.13/952,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,245.28

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