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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,979.36, 1,313,506.18 and 538,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,979.36, 1,313,506.18 and 538,525.64 is: 743,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,979.36 : 1,313,506.18 = 538,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,979.36/1,313,506.18 = 538,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,979.36x = 1,313,506.18 × 538,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,979.36x = 707,356,756,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,356,756,228.46/951,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,037.91

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