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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,453.89, 1,314,402.39 and 522,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,453.89, 1,314,402.39 and 522,774 is: 721,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,453.89 : 1,314,402.39 = 522,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,453.89/1,314,402.39 = 522,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,453.89x = 1,314,402.39 × 522,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,453.89x = 687,135,395,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,135,395,029.86/952,453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,436.91

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