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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,427.64, 1,314,307.98 and 522,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,427.64, 1,314,307.98 and 522,708.60 is: 721,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,427.64 : 1,314,307.98 = 522,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,427.64/1,314,307.98 = 522,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,427.64x = 1,314,307.98 × 522,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,427.64x = 687,000,084,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,000,084,194.63/952,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,314.73

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