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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,211.08, 1,312,670.92 and 521,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,211.08, 1,312,670.92 and 521,482 is: 719,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,211.08 : 1,312,670.92 = 521,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,211.08/1,312,670.92 = 521,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,211.08x = 1,312,670.92 × 521,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,211.08x = 684,534,256,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,534,256,703.44/951,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,644.96

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