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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,179.26, 1,433,811.42 and 556,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,179.26, 1,433,811.42 and 556,933.89 is: 835,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,179.26 : 1,433,811.42 = 556,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,179.26/1,433,811.42 = 556,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,179.26x = 1,433,811.42 × 556,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,179.26x = 798,538,171,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,538,171,667.02/956,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,134.38

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