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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,231.75, 1,426,455.76 and 524,707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,231.75, 1,426,455.76 and 524,707.18 is: 786,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,231.75 : 1,426,455.76 = 524,707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,231.75/1,426,455.76 = 524,707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,231.75x = 1,426,455.76 × 524,707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,231.75x = 748,471,579,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,471,579,224.36/952,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,018.30

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