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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,542.28, 1,332,312.33 and 578,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,542.28, 1,332,312.33 and 578,266.95 is: 797,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,542.28 : 1,332,312.33 = 578,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,542.28/1,332,312.33 = 578,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,542.28x = 1,332,312.33 × 578,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,542.28x = 770,432,187,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,432,187,516.49/965,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,926.93

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