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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,063.36, 1,324,037.76 and 577,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,063.36, 1,324,037.76 and 577,184 is: 796,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,063.36 : 1,324,037.76 = 577,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,063.36/1,324,037.76 = 577,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,063.36x = 1,324,037.76 × 577,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,063.36x = 764,213,410,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,213,410,467.84/959,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,833.08

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