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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,787.53, 1,321,977.11 and 575,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,787.53, 1,321,977.11 and 575,740.50 is: 794,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,787.53 : 1,321,977.11 = 575,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,787.53/1,321,977.11 = 575,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,787.53x = 1,321,977.11 × 575,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,787.53x = 761,115,759,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,115,759,421.25/957,787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,660.33

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