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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,249.56, 1,318,568.08 and 592,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,249.56, 1,318,568.08 and 592,885.52 is: 818,382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,249.56 : 1,318,568.08 = 592,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,249.56/1,318,568.08 = 592,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,249.56x = 1,318,568.08 × 592,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,249.56x = 781,759,921,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,759,921,766.20/955,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,382.92

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