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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,055.22, 1,320,829.25 and 714,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,055.22, 1,320,829.25 and 714,917.40 is: 986,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,055.22 : 1,320,829.25 = 714,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,055.22/1,320,829.25 = 714,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,055.22x = 1,320,829.25 × 714,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,055.22x = 944,283,813,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,283,813,253.95/957,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,655.52

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