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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,597.52, 1,317,130.20 and 712,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,597.52, 1,317,130.20 and 712,949.76 is: 984,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,597.52 : 1,317,130.20 = 712,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,597.52/1,317,130.20 = 712,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,597.52x = 1,317,130.20 × 712,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,597.52x = 939,047,659,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,047,659,978.75/953,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,742.14

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