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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,579.27, 1,313,196.30 and 521,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,579.27, 1,313,196.30 and 521,855.64 is: 720,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,579.27 : 1,313,196.30 = 521,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,579.27/1,313,196.30 = 521,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,579.27x = 1,313,196.30 × 521,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,579.27x = 685,298,895,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,298,895,582.13/951,579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,170.06

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