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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,721.06, 1,321,537.01 and 714,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,721.06, 1,321,537.01 and 714,583.71 is: 987,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,721.06 : 1,321,537.01 = 714,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,721.06/1,321,537.01 = 714,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,721.06x = 1,321,537.01 × 714,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,721.06x = 944,348,815,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,348,815,935.19/956,721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,068.08

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