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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,244.16, 1,433,908.96 and 556,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,244.16, 1,433,908.96 and 556,998.88 is: 835,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,244.16 : 1,433,908.96 = 556,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,244.16/1,433,908.96 = 556,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,244.16x = 1,433,908.96 × 556,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,244.16x = 798,685,684,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,685,684,741.97/956,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,231.96

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