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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,483, 1,324,203.18 and 557,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,483, 1,324,203.18 and 557,075 is: 768,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,483 : 1,324,203.18 = 557,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,483/1,324,203.18 = 557,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,483x = 1,324,203.18 × 557,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,483x = 737,680,486,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,680,486,498.50/959,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,831.22

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