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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,255.96, 1,314,109.60 and 522,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,255.96, 1,314,109.60 and 522,543.28 is: 721,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,255.96 : 1,314,109.60 = 522,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,255.96/1,314,109.60 = 522,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,255.96x = 1,314,109.60 × 522,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,255.96x = 686,679,140,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,679,140,663.49/952,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,107.74

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