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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,157.43, 1,314,000.18 and 522,437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,157.43, 1,314,000.18 and 522,437.21 is: 720,975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,157.43 : 1,314,000.18 = 522,437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,157.43/1,314,000.18 = 522,437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,157.43x = 1,314,000.18 × 522,437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,157.43x = 686,482,587,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,482,587,978.70/952,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,975.93

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