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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,712.66, 1,314,709.42 and 539,240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,712.66, 1,314,709.42 and 539,240.57 is: 744,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,712.66 : 1,314,709.42 = 539,240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,712.66/1,314,709.42 = 539,240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,712.66x = 1,314,709.42 × 539,240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,712.66x = 708,944,652,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,944,652,390.29/952,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,132.71

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