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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,785.78, 1,314,766.24 and 523,051.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,785.78, 1,314,766.24 and 523,051.21 is: 721,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,785.78 : 1,314,766.24 = 523,051.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,785.78/1,314,766.24 = 523,051.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,785.78x = 1,314,766.24 × 523,051.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,785.78x = 687,690,072,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,690,072,699.15/952,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,767.78

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