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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,243.98, 1,314,156.36 and 522,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,243.98, 1,314,156.36 and 522,525.24 is: 721,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,243.98 : 1,314,156.36 = 522,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,243.98/1,314,156.36 = 522,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,243.98x = 1,314,156.36 × 522,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,243.98x = 686,679,867,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,679,867,406.53/952,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,117.57

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