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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,573.78, 1,314,568.74 and 522,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,573.78, 1,314,568.74 and 522,893.86 is: 721,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,573.78 : 1,314,568.74 = 522,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,573.78/1,314,568.74 = 522,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,573.78x = 1,314,568.74 × 522,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,573.78x = 687,379,922,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,379,922,693.94/952,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,602.82

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