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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,031, 1,320,419.46 and 569,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,031, 1,320,419.46 and 569,535.78 is: 785,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,031 : 1,320,419.46 = 569,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,031/1,320,419.46 = 569,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,031x = 1,320,419.46 × 569,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,031x = 752,026,127,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,026,127,078.28/957,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,790.77

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