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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,400.88, 1,314,329.28 and 522,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,400.88, 1,314,329.28 and 522,721 is: 721,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,400.88 : 1,314,329.28 = 522,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,400.88/1,314,329.28 = 522,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,400.88x = 1,314,329.28 × 522,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,400.88x = 687,027,515,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,027,515,570.88/952,400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,363.80

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