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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,567.68, 1,314,538.74 and 522,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,567.68, 1,314,538.74 and 522,855.12 is: 721,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,567.68 : 1,314,538.74 = 522,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,567.68/1,314,538.74 = 522,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,567.68x = 1,314,538.74 × 522,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,567.68x = 687,313,310,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,313,310,647.35/952,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,537.51

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