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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,317.72, 1,321,323.57 and 595,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,317.72, 1,321,323.57 and 595,015.20 is: 821,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,317.72 : 1,321,323.57 = 595,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,317.72/1,321,323.57 = 595,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,317.72x = 1,321,323.57 × 595,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,317.72x = 786,207,608,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,207,608,268.26/957,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,260.90

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