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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,518.89, 1,314,501 and 544,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,518.89, 1,314,501 and 544,687.13 is: 751,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,518.89 : 1,314,501 = 544,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,518.89/1,314,501 = 544,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,518.89x = 1,314,501 × 544,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,518.89x = 715,991,777,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,991,777,072.13/952,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,682.50

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