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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,375.83, 1,317,871.08 and 597,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,375.83, 1,317,871.08 and 597,057.75 is: 823,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,375.83 : 1,317,871.08 = 597,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,375.83/1,317,871.08 = 597,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,375.83x = 1,317,871.08 × 597,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,375.83x = 786,845,141,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,845,141,814.87/955,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,597.50

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