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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,565.99, 1,332,172.82 and 557,613.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,565.99, 1,332,172.82 and 557,613.95 is: 769,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,565.99 : 1,332,172.82 = 557,613.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,565.99/1,332,172.82 = 557,613.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,565.99x = 1,332,172.82 × 557,613.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,565.99x = 742,838,138,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,838,138,793.91/965,565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,329.23

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