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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,441, 1,324,145.22 and 557,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,441, 1,324,145.22 and 557,033 is: 768,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,441 : 1,324,145.22 = 557,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,441/1,324,145.22 = 557,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,441x = 1,324,145.22 × 557,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,441x = 737,592,584,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,592,584,332.26/959,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,773.26

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