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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,591.55, 1,314,565.16 and 517,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,591.55, 1,314,565.16 and 517,009.66 is: 713,467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,591.55 : 1,314,565.16 = 517,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,591.55/1,314,565.16 = 517,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,591.55x = 1,314,565.16 × 517,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,591.55x = 679,642,880,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,642,880,547.98/952,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,467.26

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