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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,977.73, 1,315,152.17 and 570,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,977.73, 1,315,152.17 and 570,996.31 is: 788,000.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,977.73 : 1,315,152.17 = 570,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,977.73/1,315,152.17 = 570,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,977.73x = 1,315,152.17 × 570,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,977.73x = 750,947,036,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,947,036,158.49/952,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,000.61

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