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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,317.52, 1,317,591.93 and 592,537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,317.52, 1,317,591.93 and 592,537.96 is: 817,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,317.52 : 1,317,591.93 = 592,537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,317.52/1,317,591.93 = 592,537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,317.52x = 1,317,591.93 × 592,537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,317.52x = 780,723,234,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,723,234,314.66/955,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,239.52

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