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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,049.52, 1,312,448.36 and 521,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,049.52, 1,312,448.36 and 521,320.43 is: 719,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,049.52 : 1,312,448.36 = 521,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,049.52/1,312,448.36 = 521,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,049.52x = 1,312,448.36 × 521,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,049.52x = 684,206,134,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,206,134,219.15/951,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,422.20

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