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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,815.86, 1,314,887.18 and 517,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,815.86, 1,314,887.18 and 517,233.09 is: 713,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,815.86 : 1,314,887.18 = 517,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,815.86/1,314,887.18 = 517,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,815.86x = 1,314,887.18 × 517,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,815.86x = 680,103,161,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,103,161,457.45/952,815.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,782.37

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