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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,327.87, 1,314,147.72 and 522,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,327.87, 1,314,147.72 and 522,635.68 is: 721,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,327.87 : 1,314,147.72 = 522,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,327.87/1,314,147.72 = 522,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,327.87x = 1,314,147.72 × 522,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,327.87x = 686,820,487,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,820,487,262.65/952,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,201.71

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