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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,453.94, 1,314,387.29 and 516,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,453.94, 1,314,387.29 and 516,871.29 is: 713,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,453.94 : 1,314,387.29 = 516,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,453.94/1,314,387.29 = 516,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,453.94x = 1,314,387.29 × 516,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,453.94x = 679,369,057,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,369,057,455.63/952,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,282.85

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