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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,733.68, 1,314,778 and 523,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,733.68, 1,314,778 and 523,017.34 is: 721,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,733.68 : 1,314,778 = 523,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,733.68/1,314,778 = 523,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,733.68x = 1,314,778 × 523,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,733.68x = 687,651,692,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,651,692,250.52/952,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,766.96

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