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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,322.42, 1,314,242.86 and 522,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,322.42, 1,314,242.86 and 522,617.94 is: 721,233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,322.42 : 1,314,242.86 = 522,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,322.42/1,314,242.86 = 522,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,322.42x = 1,314,242.86 × 522,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,322.42x = 686,846,896,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,846,896,152.91/952,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,233.57

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