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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,949.30, 1,317,388.26 and 572,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,949.30, 1,317,388.26 and 572,311.78 is: 789,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,949.30 : 1,317,388.26 = 572,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,949.30/1,317,388.26 = 572,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,949.30x = 1,317,388.26 × 572,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,949.30x = 753,956,820,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,956,820,031.70/954,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,525.50

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