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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,318.31, 1,314,215.63 and 522,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,318.31, 1,314,215.63 and 522,638.42 is: 721,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,318.31 : 1,314,215.63 = 522,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,318.31/1,314,215.63 = 522,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,318.31x = 1,314,215.63 × 522,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,318.31x = 686,859,571,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,859,571,218.23/952,318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,249.99

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