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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,969.29, 1,320,641.39 and 589,307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,969.29, 1,320,641.39 and 589,307.25 is: 813,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,969.29 : 1,320,641.39 = 589,307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,969.29/1,320,641.39 = 589,307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,969.29x = 1,320,641.39 × 589,307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,969.29x = 778,263,547,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,263,547,250.35/956,969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,258.65

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