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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,941.23, 1,313,713.03 and 522,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,941.23, 1,313,713.03 and 522,234 is: 720,701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,941.23 : 1,313,713.03 = 522,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,941.23/1,313,713.03 = 522,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,941.23x = 1,313,713.03 × 522,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,941.23x = 686,065,610,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,065,610,509.02/951,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,701.65

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