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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,212.42, 1,314,049.50 and 522,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,212.42, 1,314,049.50 and 522,499.74 is: 721,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,212.42 : 1,314,049.50 = 522,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,212.42/1,314,049.50 = 522,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,212.42x = 1,314,049.50 × 522,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,212.42x = 686,590,522,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,590,522,097.13/952,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,047.64

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