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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,569.25, 1,314,562.53 and 522,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,569.25, 1,314,562.53 and 522,889.36 is: 721,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,569.25 : 1,314,562.53 = 522,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,569.25/1,314,562.53 = 522,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,569.25x = 1,314,562.53 × 522,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,569.25x = 687,370,759,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,370,759,991.68/952,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,596.63

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