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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,550.12, 1,313,157.18 and 521,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,550.12, 1,313,157.18 and 521,803 is: 720,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,550.12 : 1,313,157.18 = 521,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,550.12/1,313,157.18 = 521,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,550.12x = 1,313,157.18 × 521,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,550.12x = 685,209,355,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,209,355,995.54/951,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,098.02

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