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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,534, 1,324,273.56 and 557,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,534, 1,324,273.56 and 557,126 is: 768,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,534 : 1,324,273.56 = 557,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,534/1,324,273.56 = 557,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,534x = 1,324,273.56 × 557,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,534x = 737,787,231,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,787,231,388.56/959,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,901.60

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