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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,684.20, 1,313,361 and 521,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,684.20, 1,313,361 and 521,982.44 is: 720,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,684.20 : 1,313,361 = 521,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,684.20/1,313,361 = 521,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,684.20x = 1,313,361 × 521,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,684.20x = 685,551,379,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,551,379,380.84/951,684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,355.95

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