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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,680.42, 1,314,693.81 and 522,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,680.42, 1,314,693.81 and 522,967.86 is: 721,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,680.42 : 1,314,693.81 = 522,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,680.42/1,314,693.81 = 522,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,680.42x = 1,314,693.81 × 522,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,680.42x = 687,542,608,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,542,608,370.95/952,680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,692.81

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