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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,262.42, 1,314,120.28 and 516,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,262.42, 1,314,120.28 and 516,679.63 is: 713,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,262.42 : 1,314,120.28 = 516,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,262.42/1,314,120.28 = 516,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,262.42x = 1,314,120.28 × 516,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,262.42x = 678,979,176,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,979,176,437.67/952,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,016.88

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