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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,615.69, 1,314,564.73 and 517,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,615.69, 1,314,564.73 and 517,023.20 is: 713,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,615.69 : 1,314,564.73 = 517,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,615.69/1,314,564.73 = 517,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,615.69x = 1,314,564.73 × 517,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,615.69x = 679,660,465,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,660,465,305.59/952,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,467.64

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