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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,359.68, 1,314,315.42 and 629,509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,359.68, 1,314,315.42 and 629,509.88 is: 868,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,359.68 : 1,314,315.42 = 629,509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,359.68/1,314,315.42 = 629,509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,359.68x = 1,314,315.42 × 629,509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,359.68x = 827,374,543,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,374,543,251.48/952,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,762.67

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