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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,054.22, 1,320,827.87 and 714,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,054.22, 1,320,827.87 and 714,916.40 is: 986,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,054.22 : 1,320,827.87 = 714,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,054.22/1,320,827.87 = 714,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,054.22x = 1,320,827.87 × 714,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,054.22x = 944,281,501,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,281,501,023.22/957,054.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,654.13

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