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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,161, 1,314,006.44 and 522,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,161, 1,314,006.44 and 522,441 is: 720,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,161 : 1,314,006.44 = 522,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,161/1,314,006.44 = 522,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,161x = 1,314,006.44 × 522,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,161x = 686,490,838,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,490,838,520.04/952,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,981.89

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