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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,724.51, 1,320,373.18 and 714,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,724.51, 1,320,373.18 and 714,587.16 is: 986,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,724.51 : 1,320,373.18 = 714,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,724.51/1,320,373.18 = 714,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,724.51x = 1,320,373.18 × 714,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,724.51x = 943,521,720,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,521,720,836.37/956,724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,200.01

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