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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,055.52, 1,320,829.70 and 714,917.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,055.52, 1,320,829.70 and 714,917.72 is: 986,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,055.52 : 1,320,829.70 = 714,917.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,055.52/1,320,829.70 = 714,917.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,055.52x = 1,320,829.70 × 714,917.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,055.52x = 944,284,557,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,284,557,359.77/957,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,655.98

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