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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,976.73, 1,315,150.79 and 570,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,976.73, 1,315,150.79 and 570,995.31 is: 787,999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,976.73 : 1,315,150.79 = 570,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,976.73/1,315,150.79 = 570,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,976.73x = 1,315,150.79 × 570,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,976.73x = 750,944,930,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,944,930,177.82/952,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,999.23

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