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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,257.96, 1,314,112.38 and 522,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,257.96, 1,314,112.38 and 522,545.28 is: 721,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,257.96 : 1,314,112.38 = 522,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,257.96/1,314,112.38 = 522,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,257.96x = 1,314,112.38 × 522,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,257.96x = 686,683,221,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,683,221,558.57/952,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,110.51

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