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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,052.71, 1,320,825.81 and 714,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,052.71, 1,320,825.81 and 714,914.90 is: 986,652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,052.71 : 1,320,825.81 = 714,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,052.71/1,320,825.81 = 714,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,052.71x = 1,320,825.81 × 714,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,052.71x = 944,278,055,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,278,055,175.63/957,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,652.09

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