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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,350.72, 1,314,281.86 and 522,646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,350.72, 1,314,281.86 and 522,646.34 is: 721,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,350.72 : 1,314,281.86 = 522,646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,350.72/1,314,281.86 = 522,646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,350.72x = 1,314,281.86 × 522,646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,350.72x = 686,904,603,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,904,603,857.39/952,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,272.73

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