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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,177.09, 1,332,062.50 and 557,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,177.09, 1,332,062.50 and 557,278.25 is: 769,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,177.09 : 1,332,062.50 = 557,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,177.09/1,332,062.50 = 557,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,177.09x = 1,332,062.50 × 557,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,177.09x = 742,329,450,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,329,450,837.12/965,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,112.18

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