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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,979.88, 1,315,015.38 and 570,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,979.88, 1,315,015.38 and 570,996.84 is: 787,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,979.88 : 1,315,015.38 = 570,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,979.88/1,315,015.38 = 570,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,979.88x = 1,315,015.38 × 570,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,979.88x = 750,869,626,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,869,626,531.40/952,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,917.61

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