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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,173.91, 1,316,951.46 and 566,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,173.91, 1,316,951.46 and 566,914.80 is: 782,456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,173.91 : 1,316,951.46 = 566,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,173.91/1,316,951.46 = 566,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,173.91x = 1,316,951.46 × 566,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,173.91x = 746,599,273,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,599,273,555.61/954,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,456.18

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