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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,248.42, 1,314,184.43 and 522,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,248.42, 1,314,184.43 and 522,611.60 is: 721,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,248.42 : 1,314,184.43 = 522,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,248.42/1,314,184.43 = 522,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,248.42x = 1,314,184.43 × 522,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,248.42x = 686,808,022,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,808,022,393.00/952,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,248.79

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