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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,317.97, 1,321,323.92 and 595,015.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,317.97, 1,321,323.92 and 595,015.45 is: 821,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,317.97 : 1,321,323.92 = 595,015.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,317.97/1,321,323.92 = 595,015.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,317.97x = 1,321,323.92 × 595,015.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,317.97x = 786,208,137,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,208,137,272.87/957,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,261.24

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