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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,211.42, 1,314,048.12 and 522,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,211.42, 1,314,048.12 and 522,498.73 is: 721,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,211.42 : 1,314,048.12 = 522,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,211.42/1,314,048.12 = 522,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,211.42x = 1,314,048.12 × 522,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,211.42x = 686,588,473,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,588,473,858.89/952,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,046.25

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