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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,417.36, 1,314,334.88 and 522,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,417.36, 1,314,334.88 and 522,698.56 is: 721,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,417.36 : 1,314,334.88 = 522,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,417.36/1,314,334.88 = 522,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,417.36x = 1,314,334.88 × 522,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,417.36x = 687,000,949,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,000,949,133.77/952,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,323.42

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