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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,182.28, 1,332,069.64 and 557,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,182.28, 1,332,069.64 and 557,283.42 is: 769,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,182.28 : 1,332,069.64 = 557,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,182.28/1,332,069.64 = 557,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,182.28x = 1,332,069.64 × 557,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,182.28x = 742,340,324,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,340,324,657.37/965,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,119.31

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