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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,978.23, 1,315,152.86 and 570,996.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,978.23, 1,315,152.86 and 570,996.81 is: 788,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,978.23 : 1,315,152.86 = 570,996.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,978.23/1,315,152.86 = 570,996.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,978.23x = 1,315,152.86 × 570,996.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,978.23x = 750,948,084,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,948,084,867.39/952,978.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,001.30

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