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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,144.77, 1,313,983.96 and 522,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,144.77, 1,313,983.96 and 522,424.78 is: 720,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,144.77 : 1,313,983.96 = 522,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,144.77/1,313,983.96 = 522,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,144.77x = 1,313,983.96 × 522,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,144.77x = 686,457,785,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,457,785,817.55/952,144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,959.47

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