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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,438, 1,313,024.28 and 521,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,438, 1,313,024.28 and 521,734.68 is: 720,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,438 : 1,313,024.28 = 521,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,438/1,313,024.28 = 521,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,438x = 1,313,024.28 × 521,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,438x = 685,050,302,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,050,302,558.03/951,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,015.71

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