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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,583.34, 1,314,338.72 and 539,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,583.34, 1,314,338.72 and 539,125.40 is: 743,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,583.34 : 1,314,338.72 = 539,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,583.34/1,314,338.72 = 539,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,583.34x = 1,314,338.72 × 539,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,583.34x = 708,593,388,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,593,388,155.49/952,583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,864.98

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