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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,321.92, 1,314,242.16 and 522,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,321.92, 1,314,242.16 and 522,617.43 is: 721,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,321.92 : 1,314,242.16 = 522,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,321.92/1,314,242.16 = 522,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,321.92x = 1,314,242.16 × 522,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,321.92x = 686,845,853,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,845,853,168.63/952,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,232.85

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