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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,878.98, 1,437,378.63 and 531,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,878.98, 1,437,378.63 and 531,773.62 is: 797,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,878.98 : 1,437,378.63 = 531,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,878.98/1,437,378.63 = 531,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,878.98x = 1,437,378.63 × 531,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,878.98x = 764,360,037,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,360,037,385.74/957,878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,971.41

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