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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,491.29, 1,314,447.60 and 516,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,491.29, 1,314,447.60 and 516,912.40 is: 713,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,491.29 : 1,314,447.60 = 516,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,491.29/1,314,447.60 = 516,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,491.29x = 1,314,447.60 × 516,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,491.29x = 679,454,263,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,454,263,474.84/952,491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,344.33

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