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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,000.38, 1,312,380.83 and 521,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,000.38, 1,312,380.83 and 521,283.44 is: 719,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,000.38 : 1,312,380.83 = 521,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,000.38/1,312,380.83 = 521,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,000.38x = 1,312,380.83 × 521,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,000.38x = 684,122,384,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,122,384,484.13/951,000.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,371.31

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