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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,615.40, 1,320,222.42 and 714,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,615.40, 1,320,222.42 and 714,477.60 is: 986,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,615.40 : 1,320,222.42 = 714,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,615.40/1,320,222.42 = 714,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,615.40x = 1,320,222.42 × 714,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,615.40x = 943,269,346,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,269,346,107.79/956,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,048.67

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