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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,300.12, 1,314,170.30 and 522,587.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,300.12, 1,314,170.30 and 522,587.42 is: 721,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,300.12 : 1,314,170.30 = 522,587.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,300.12/1,314,170.30 = 522,587.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,300.12x = 1,314,170.30 × 522,587.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,300.12x = 686,768,866,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,768,866,517.63/952,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,168.52

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