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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,537.38, 1,317,266.76 and 562,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,537.38, 1,317,266.76 and 562,087.37 is: 775,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,537.38 : 1,317,266.76 = 562,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,537.38/1,317,266.76 = 562,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,537.38x = 1,317,266.76 × 562,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,537.38x = 740,419,004,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,419,004,962.41/954,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,683.61

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