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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,255.78, 1,312,697.91 and 521,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,255.78, 1,312,697.91 and 521,526.42 is: 719,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,255.78 : 1,312,697.91 = 521,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,255.78/1,312,697.91 = 521,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,255.78x = 1,312,697.91 × 521,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,255.78x = 684,606,641,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,606,641,543.78/951,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,687.23

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