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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,565.65, 1,314,535.98 and 522,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,565.65, 1,314,535.98 and 522,853.09 is: 721,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,565.65 : 1,314,535.98 = 522,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,565.65/1,314,535.98 = 522,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,565.65x = 1,314,535.98 × 522,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,565.65x = 687,309,199,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,309,199,059.18/952,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,534.73

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