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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,278.21, 1,314,140.22 and 522,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,278.21, 1,314,140.22 and 522,565.52 is: 721,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,278.21 : 1,314,140.22 = 522,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,278.21/1,314,140.22 = 522,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,278.21x = 1,314,140.22 × 522,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,278.21x = 686,724,360,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,724,360,846.51/952,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,138.37

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