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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,717.17, 1,313,371.59 and 522,000.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,717.17, 1,313,371.59 and 522,000.83 is: 720,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,717.17 : 1,313,371.59 = 522,000.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,717.17/1,313,371.59 = 522,000.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,717.17x = 1,313,371.59 × 522,000.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,717.17x = 685,581,060,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,581,060,078.42/951,717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,362.18

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