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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,258.96, 1,314,113.74 and 522,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,258.96, 1,314,113.74 and 522,546.28 is: 721,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,258.96 : 1,314,113.74 = 522,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,258.96/1,314,113.74 = 522,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,258.96x = 1,314,113.74 × 522,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,258.96x = 686,685,246,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,685,246,333.89/952,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,111.88

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