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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,229.12, 1,426,451.82 and 524,704.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,229.12, 1,426,451.82 and 524,704.55 is: 786,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,229.12 : 1,426,451.82 = 524,704.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,229.12/1,426,451.82 = 524,704.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,229.12x = 1,426,451.82 × 524,704.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,229.12x = 748,465,753,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,465,753,177.52/952,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,014.35

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