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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,571.28, 1,314,565.32 and 522,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,571.28, 1,314,565.32 and 522,891.36 is: 721,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,571.28 : 1,314,565.32 = 522,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,571.28/1,314,565.32 = 522,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,571.28x = 1,314,565.32 × 522,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,571.28x = 687,374,847,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,374,847,983.64/952,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,599.38

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