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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,230.12, 1,426,453.32 and 524,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,230.12, 1,426,453.32 and 524,705.55 is: 786,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,230.12 : 1,426,453.32 = 524,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,230.12/1,426,453.32 = 524,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,230.12x = 1,426,453.32 × 524,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,230.12x = 748,467,973,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,467,973,819.93/952,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,015.86

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