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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,592, 1,313,196.96 and 527,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,592, 1,313,196.96 and 527,656 is: 728,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,592 : 1,313,196.96 = 527,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,592/1,313,196.96 = 527,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,592x = 1,313,196.96 × 527,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,592x = 692,916,255,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,916,255,125.76/951,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,165.28

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