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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,723.26, 1,320,371.45 and 714,585.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,723.26, 1,320,371.45 and 714,585.91 is: 986,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,723.26 : 1,320,371.45 = 714,585.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,723.26/1,320,371.45 = 714,585.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,723.26x = 1,320,371.45 × 714,585.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,723.26x = 943,518,834,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,518,834,136.27/956,723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,198.28

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