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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,172.84, 1,312,590.08 and 521,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,172.84, 1,312,590.08 and 521,438.28 is: 719,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,172.84 : 1,312,590.08 = 521,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,172.84/1,312,590.08 = 521,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,172.84x = 1,312,590.08 × 521,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,172.84x = 684,434,713,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,434,713,660.26/951,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,569.24

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