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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,378.65, 1,314,252.88 and 522,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,378.65, 1,314,252.88 and 522,647.73 is: 721,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,378.65 : 1,314,252.88 = 522,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,378.65/1,314,252.88 = 522,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,378.65x = 1,314,252.88 × 522,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,378.65x = 686,891,284,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,891,284,377.96/952,378.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,237.59

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