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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,639.76, 1,314,645.72 and 522,963.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,639.76, 1,314,645.72 and 522,963.92 is: 721,691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,639.76 : 1,314,645.72 = 522,963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,639.76/1,314,645.72 = 522,963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,639.76x = 1,314,645.72 × 522,963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,639.76x = 687,512,279,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,512,279,142.42/952,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,691.77

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