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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,205.40, 1,314,039.84 and 522,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,205.40, 1,314,039.84 and 522,492.70 is: 721,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,205.40 : 1,314,039.84 = 522,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,205.40/1,314,039.84 = 522,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,205.40x = 1,314,039.84 × 522,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,205.40x = 686,576,223,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,576,223,909.17/952,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,037.94

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