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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,404, 1,324,133.04 and 557,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,404, 1,324,133.04 and 557,229.28 is: 769,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,404 : 1,324,133.04 = 557,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,404/1,324,133.04 = 557,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,404x = 1,324,133.04 × 557,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,404x = 737,845,700,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,845,700,503.41/959,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,066.73

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