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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,881, 1,320,495.78 and 554,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,881, 1,320,495.78 and 554,706.28 is: 765,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,881 : 1,320,495.78 = 554,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,881/1,320,495.78 = 554,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,881x = 1,320,495.78 × 554,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,881x = 732,487,301,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,487,301,879.50/956,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,494.67

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