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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,865.79, 1,319,220.77 and 573,917.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,865.79, 1,319,220.77 and 573,917.18 is: 792,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,865.79 : 1,319,220.77 = 573,917.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,865.79/1,319,220.77 = 573,917.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,865.79x = 1,319,220.77 × 573,917.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,865.79x = 757,123,454,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,123,454,650.14/955,865.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,081.34

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