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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,805.86, 1,314,881.64 and 517,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,805.86, 1,314,881.64 and 517,226.65 is: 713,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,805.86 : 1,314,881.64 = 517,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,805.86/1,314,881.64 = 517,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,805.86x = 1,314,881.64 × 517,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,805.86x = 680,091,830,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,091,830,245.74/952,805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,777.97

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