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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,563, 1,313,156.94 and 527,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,563, 1,313,156.94 and 527,627 is: 728,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,563 : 1,313,156.94 = 527,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,563/1,313,156.94 = 527,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,563x = 1,313,156.94 × 527,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,563x = 692,857,056,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,857,056,781.38/951,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,125.26

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