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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,376.88, 1,332,283.74 and 557,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,376.88, 1,332,283.74 and 557,495.84 is: 769,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,376.88 : 1,332,283.74 = 557,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,376.88/1,332,283.74 = 557,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,376.88x = 1,332,283.74 × 557,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,376.88x = 742,742,642,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,742,642,749.64/965,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,381.01

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