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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,346.98, 1,324,072.14 and 572,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,346.98, 1,324,072.14 and 572,187.24 is: 789,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,346.98 : 1,324,072.14 = 572,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,346.98/1,324,072.14 = 572,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,346.98x = 1,324,072.14 × 572,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,346.98x = 757,617,183,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,617,183,347.49/959,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,721.76

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