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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,558.31, 1,317,317.89 and 582,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,558.31, 1,317,317.89 and 582,043.08 is: 803,236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,558.31 : 1,317,317.89 = 582,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,558.31/1,317,317.89 = 582,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,558.31x = 1,317,317.89 × 582,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,558.31x = 766,735,768,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,735,768,247.86/954,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,236.18

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