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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,340.96, 1,314,268.40 and 522,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,340.96, 1,314,268.40 and 522,636.59 is: 721,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,340.96 : 1,314,268.40 = 522,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,340.96/1,314,268.40 = 522,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,340.96x = 1,314,268.40 × 522,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,340.96x = 686,884,754,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,884,754,920.76/952,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,259.28

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