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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,578.13, 1,320,170.96 and 714,440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,578.13, 1,320,170.96 and 714,440.27 is: 985,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,578.13 : 1,320,170.96 = 714,440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,578.13/1,320,170.96 = 714,440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,578.13x = 1,320,170.96 × 714,440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,578.13x = 943,183,286,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,183,286,935.50/956,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,997.13

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