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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,955.80, 1,317,397.20 and 572,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,955.80, 1,317,397.20 and 572,318.28 is: 789,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,955.80 : 1,317,397.20 = 572,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,955.80/1,317,397.20 = 572,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,955.80x = 1,317,397.20 × 572,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,955.80x = 753,970,499,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,970,499,580.82/954,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,534.45

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