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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,681.56, 1,314,695.34 and 522,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,681.56, 1,314,695.34 and 522,969 is: 721,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,681.56 : 1,314,695.34 = 522,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,681.56/1,314,695.34 = 522,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,681.56x = 1,314,695.34 × 522,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,681.56x = 687,544,907,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,544,907,264.46/952,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,694.36

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