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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,002.56, 1,318,736.88 and 597,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,002.56, 1,318,736.88 and 597,684.48 is: 824,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,002.56 : 1,318,736.88 = 597,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,002.56/1,318,736.88 = 597,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,002.56x = 1,318,736.88 × 597,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,002.56x = 788,188,566,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,188,566,379.62/956,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,462.82

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