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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,323.61, 1,314,141.87 and 522,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,323.61, 1,314,141.87 and 522,631.42 is: 721,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,323.61 : 1,314,141.87 = 522,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,323.61/1,314,141.87 = 522,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,323.61x = 1,314,141.87 × 522,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,323.61x = 686,811,831,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,811,831,599.56/952,323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,195.85

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